- Strengths-focused
- Goal-oriented
- Men's wellbeing
About Chenelle
Chenelle Forbes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. Chenelle centers the person's own knowledge of their life and works alongside them to build on strengths and small successes.
Her approach is direct and supportive. Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way and try manageable steps to shift patterns. She pays attention to self-worth, motivation, and coping during life changes so people can feel steadier day to day.
Chenelle also addresses issues tied to relationships and self-understanding, such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness or shame. Practical topics like money worries, life purpose, and the specific pressures men face are included in the work when relevant.
She brings real-world focus to difficult situations such as grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, infidelity, and living with HIV or AIDS. Her style is encouraging and goal-oriented, helping people try new ways of handling old problems.
People who prefer a collaborative, strength-based approach may find her style helpful. She supports clients as they make changes at a pace that fits their lives and priorities.
Approaches that guide online work and how they help
Chenelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach emphasizes breaking down problems into small steps and testing new behaviors to see what helps in daily life. This is useful for anxiety, stress, and building routine coping skills.Another common focus is on understanding relationship patterns and attachment. That work helps people notice how past hurts shape current reactions and then try different ways of communicating or setting boundaries to reduce loneliness and conflict.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Chenelle collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, values, and pace. She listens to what has worked and what hasn’t, then adjusts the plan together over time.
For practical reasons, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or quieter conversations when that better suits someone’s schedule. Confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chenelle commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like self-esteem, attachment struggles, and isolation.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She works with clients to identify strengths and try manageable steps toward change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.