- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Erin
Erin Forbes is an Iowa Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of life stresses. She focuses on everyday problems such as anxiety, mood struggles, family conflict, parenting strain, and anger that shows up at work or at home. Erin also helps people facing grief, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and sleep difficulties.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths people already have. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical. Erin listens for what is getting in the way day to day and suggests small, usable changes to try between meetings.
In the room she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at skills building and symptom relief. Erin pays attention to attachment patterns, family of origin issues, and communication troubles that feed repeated conflicts. She also addresses guilt, shame, and self-esteem struggles that often sit behind anger and avoidance.
People who work with her can expect clear goal-setting and regular check-ins on progress. Erin helps clients carve out steps for managing stress, improving sleep, and reducing reactive anger. She also supports work on obsessive thoughts, compulsions, ADHD-related challenges, and post-traumatic stress when these come up.
Sessions are offered in English from her Iowa practice. When someone is ready to begin, she asks that they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How Erin applies evidence-based approaches online
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques designed to teach practical skills and reduce distress. One approach focuses on skill building for emotion regulation and problem solving. This helps people notice patterns that lead to anger or anxiety and practice alternative responses.Another common focus is working with attachment and family of origin patterns. This approach looks at how past relationships shape current reactions and communication, helping clients change repetitive conflict cycles.
Choosing the right method is part of the work. Erin collaborates with each person to identify goals, track what helps, and adjust the approach as needed so sessions match their needs and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help someone practice skills between sessions and maintain continuity while addressing anger, stress, and related concerns.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma and family conflict, plus related issues such as sleep problems and addictions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques with a practical focus on skills and small changes people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Iowa LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and she practices in Iowa.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.