- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Chenelle
Chenelle Forbes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and people coping with life changes. Chenelle also lists life purpose among her focus areas and offers support around issues like abandonment, attachment, and loneliness.
She frames clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are described as collaborative; Chenelle helps people identify practical steps when they feel stuck or unsure what comes next. The tone in sessions is straightforward and goal-focused rather than abstract or vague.
Her background includes a range of settings and cases that informed her approach to mood and trauma-related concerns. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns that interfere with daily life. Chenelle pays attention to concrete problems such as control issues, communication difficulties, and financial stress.
People meet her to work through emotional challenges that follow big changes in work, relationships, or health. She also supports men who bring concerns about identity, guilt, or shame, and people working through HIV/AIDS or end-of-life matters. The focus is practical coping and clearer next steps.
Sessions begin with a short assessment of current concerns and goals. From there she and the person create an approach that fits the problem at hand, tracking progress and adjusting as needed. Her stated aim is to support change while centering the client’s experience and strengths.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Chenelle describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that address symptoms and life patterns. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns; these methods can help with anxiety, depression, and low motivation. Trauma-informed techniques attend to safety and pacing while helping people process traumatic experiences and reduce their impact on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Chenelle collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and current needs. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so the approach evolves rather than being fixed at the start.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. People often choose online sessions because they fit more easily into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it possible to meet without commuting. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep continuity of care after life changes, while adapting session length and pacing to what clients need.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment, and isolation.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach treats the client as the expert in their story and looks for existing strengths to build on. She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in settings that involved mood and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform’s booking flow.
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