Forest Juvland, LICSW

Forest Juvland is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with ten years of professional experience. He specializes in supporting people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, career transitions, depression, and compassion fatigue, and he also works with concerns such as communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, impulsivity, men's issues, narcissism, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

Forest draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment. He emphasizes practical strategies alongside exploration of life patterns, helping clients build skills for managing symptoms while also addressing underlying dynamics that affect relationships, work, and well-being.

He aims to make the first steps into therapy as approachable as possible, recognizing that signing up takes courage. Forest meets people where they are and works with each person to find realistic, personalized ways forward that align with their goals and values.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Flexible Online Care

Forest uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills training with reflective conversation. One strand focuses on skill-oriented work that teaches coping strategies and problem-solving tools to reduce stress and manage anxiety, which is useful for people facing work pressures, parenting challenges, or compassion fatigue. Another strand emphasizes exploratory, relational work that helps clients understand patterns in relationships, control issues, and difficulties like impulsivity or post-traumatic stress, supporting longer-term change and improved communication.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Forest works with each person to identify needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and effective for that individual.

Online therapy with Forest is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, while still accessing the tailored support of licensed professionals and therapists who can guide progress toward meaningful goals.