Chenelle Forbes, LCSW

Chenelle Forbes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with eight years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she brings professional training in assessment, treatment planning, and supportive psychotherapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

She works with clients on issues such as coping with change, building confidence, and addressing the emotional impact of trauma and relationship difficulties. Chenelle also supports people navigating concerns related to abandonment, attachment, communication and control issues, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and challenges like isolation, infidelity, and end-of-life matters.

Chenelle approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, honoring the idea that each person is the expert on their own story and already possesses resources to move toward greater well-being. She emphasizes the courage involved in seeking change and aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Sessions focus on practical skills, exploration of patterns, and collaborative goal-setting to help clients build resilience and clearer direction.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Chenelle uses evidence-based techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Trauma-informed care focuses on understanding how past wounds affect present feelings and behaviors, helping clients process painful experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. Skills-based coping strategies teach practical tools for managing stress and anxiety, such as breathing and grounding skills, problem-solving steps, and ways to increase emotional regulation.

She also offers attachment-focused work to explore relationship patterns, communication challenges, and feelings of abandonment or emptiness, supporting healthier connections with others. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Chenelle collaborates with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful so treatment can evolve over time.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and daily life. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to fit into a client’s routine while maintaining the same therapeutic focus and professional support offered in traditional sessions.