Erin Forbes , LISW

Erin Forbes is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Iowa with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges, helping them find practical ways forward while honoring their personal strengths and values.

Erin approaches each person as the expert of their own story, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support coping, growth, and problem solving. She emphasizes collaboration and aims to meet clients where they are, building on existing resources to address what feels most urgent or painful.

Recognizing that beginning therapy often takes courage, Erin validates that first step and strives to create a supportive, goal-oriented space for clients to explore relationship issues, grief, self-esteem concerns, addiction or other areas of difficulty. Her practice centers on helping people identify strengths, develop skills, and move toward greater balance in daily life.

Evidence-based approaches for online stress, family, and trauma work

Erin Forbes draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical skills for managing stress and anxiety, helping clients learn concrete coping strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning. She also uses family-focused approaches that address communication, parenting dynamics, and blended family challenges to improve relationships and problem solving within family systems.

For clients impacted by trauma and abuse, Erin integrates trauma-aware strategies that prioritize pacing, safety, and gradual processing so individuals can work toward healing without becoming re-traumatized. Throughout care she emphasizes collaboration - Erin works with each person to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. Clients can meet by video calls, use phone sessions, engage in live chat, or exchange messages via text-based formats. These options make it easier to access consistent support, schedule appointments around daily life, and continue therapeutic work from locations that are convenient for the client.