Dr. Foresteen Forbes , CA Psychologist 21049

Dr. Foresteen Forbes is a licensed psychologist in California (license number CA Psychologist 21049) with 23 years of clinical experience. She holds a BS in Nursing from Biola University and served as a Navy nurse for three and a half years, including deployment to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War.

Following her military service, she earned a doctorate in psychology from Azusa Pacific University and spent fifteen years working in a state hospital, specializing in adults with a history of childhood trauma. Over the course of her career she has developed expertise in relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, personality disorders, and a wide range of emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, and bipolar disorder.

Her clinical approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and attachment-based therapy to help rebuild trusting, supportive relationships and address symptoms of anxiety or depression. Dr. Forbes adapts conversational style and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs and goals, focusing on practical, collaborative work that helps clients move toward greater wellbeing.

She emphasizes respect for the courage it takes to seek change and offers experienced support to individuals and families ready to take the next step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Foresteen Forbes uses evidence-informed approaches tailored to individual needs. Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection - it helps people understand attachment styles and build more secure, trusting relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on the effects of past traumatic experiences, offering strategies to process trauma and reduce its ongoing impact on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Foresteen Forbes works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made and needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or geographic constraints. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that suits them best. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule appointments around work and family commitments, and access licensed professionals from different locations.