Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
How Erin works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Iowa
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Erin
Erin Forbes is a licensed independent social worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based ways to help people manage strong emotions. She uses clear strategies to address anger, stress, and anxiety so clients can feel more in control day to day. Erin draws on 11 years of experience working with people facing trauma, grief, and relationship strain.
She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try small, doable changes.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, blended family issues, and family-of-origin concerns. When anger or old wounds come up, she helps clients name what’s happening and practice different responses.
The work often includes coping skills, communication practice, and attention to attachment and self-worth. People who struggle with sleep, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, or mood difficulties can find targeted tools in her approach. She also addresses substance-related concerns and career stress while helping people rebuild self-love and reduce shame.
Erin offers sessions from Iowa and provides care in English. She encourages a step-by-step process, meeting clients where they are and adjusting the pace to fit each person’s needs. Starting therapy is framed as a collaboration toward clearer choices and calmer days.
What Erin works with
Everything Erin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Erin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
How Erin Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Erin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skill-building. One common approach is teaching coping and emotion-regulation skills to manage anger and anxiety; clients learn steps to notice triggers, slow down reactions, and practice alternative responses in real situations. Another core method involves addressing trauma and attachment-related concerns through grounding exercises and processing at a pace the client can tolerate; this helps reduce distress tied to past experiences and improve current relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erin collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on how things are going, so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different routines. Video is useful for full conversation and visual feedback, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins, and chat or messaging can fit short updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep steady progress while fitting sessions into work, school, or caregiving schedules.
Questions people ask about Erin
What concerns does Erin commonly help with?
She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship conflict, sleep problems, and addictions.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Erin uses evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions practical and focused on skills. The goal is to try small changes that make daily life easier.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and family conflict.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LISW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and she practices from Iowa.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.