- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Self-esteem work
About Chenelle
Chenelle Forbes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma or abuse. Chenelle also supports clients coping with life changes and challenges to self-esteem and confidence.
She approaches work with respect for each person's story and strengths. Chenelle sees clients as experts in their own lives and works alongside them to identify practical steps forward. Sessions often center on clarifying goals, building coping skills, and strengthening self-worth.
Chenelle pays attention to relational themes that come up in therapy, such as attachment and communication problems. She also addresses issues like abandonment, control struggles, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness. Other areas she has supported include infidelity, isolation or loneliness, money and financial stress, and questions about life purpose.
Her experience includes supporting people facing HIV/AIDS concerns and providing guidance around hospice and end-of-life matters. Chenelle aims to create a space where difficult topics can be named and worked through at a pace that feels manageable.
People who value straightforward, collaborative work tend to find her approach helpful. She emphasizes small, sustainable changes and practical skills that fit into everyday life. To begin, prospective clients follow the siteʼs matching steps and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Chenelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on learning practical strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, such as identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing behavioral changes that improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on processing trauma and abuse in manageable steps while strengthening safety and emotional regulation skills.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chenelle works with clients to identify which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The emphasis is on clear goals, small steps, and measurable improvements people can notice in day-to-day life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-in times when schedules are tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use these options to maintain consistent appointments and focus on building practical skills that translate into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chenelle help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment, communication, and loneliness.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on strengths, practical coping skills, and clear goals you can work toward between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Chenelle has eight years of professional experience working in clinical roles prior to and during her time as a licensed clinician.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific formats.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.