Jennifer Forbes, LPC

Jennifer Forbes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship struggles, resolve family conflicts, address eating disorders, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Jennifer centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths are a key resource in overcoming life’s challenges.

She recognizes that making the decision to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she offers supportive guidance and practical encouragement as clients take initial steps toward change. Jennifer aims to empower individuals through collaborative work that honors their goals and personal values. She remains available to connect with people who are ready to begin that journey and to support them as they move forward.

Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Skills

Jennifer integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients explore their own goals and values so they can build confidence and direction. CBT offers a practical, skills-based approach to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges. DBT teaches coping and emotion-regulation strategies - including techniques for distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness - and is helpful for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online therapy provides flexible options for engaging in that process. Jennifer offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make sessions accessible around work, family, and life commitments. These formats allow clients to receive consistent support, practice new skills between sessions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.