- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
About Erin
Erin Forbes is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Iowa with 11 years of experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and parenting challenges. She also supports people managing depression, relationship issues, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and identity.
Erin starts by listening to each person's story and noticing patterns that repeat over time. She focuses on how early family roles and expectations can influence current behavior and relationships, including family of origin issues and attachment-related concerns. Sessions look at practical ways to change unhelpful patterns and to build more reliable routines.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are aimed at specific problems like anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or mood difficulties. That can mean learning new skills for managing intense feelings, practicing different ways of communicating, or reorganizing daily habits such as sleep and self-care. Erin also addresses concerns around addictions and compulsive behaviors with step-by-step strategies.
Communication problems and blended family dynamics are treated by identifying recurring interaction styles and testing simple changes in real life. For parenting concerns she helps parents set clear boundaries and respond to behavior with consistency rather than blame. Work on guilt, shame, and self-love focuses on small, achievable shifts in how people speak to themselves.
To begin, Erin asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. She recommends confirming current session options before booking so practical arrangements match each person's needs.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Erin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, teachable skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and swap them for more useful ones, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies focus on routines and actions, such as sleep habits and activity scheduling, to change how days feel and improve mood.She also draws on approaches that address attachment and family patterns by mapping recurring roles and testing small communication changes. These methods are useful for people who notice that family of origin expectations still shape their reactions and relationships. Deciding which techniques to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client will review goals and preferences and try approaches that fit those aims.
Confirm the current session options before booking to match practical needs with therapy delivery. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting meetings into a workday, for shorter check-ins, or when they prefer not to travel. If specific formats are important, verify them during the intake so scheduling and technology meet personal requirements.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, addictions, and related issues such as sleep problems and anger.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and behavior change. Sessions tend to identify repeating family patterns and test concrete alternatives.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and family-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Iowa.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm payment details through the scheduling flow before booking.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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