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Angilene Forrest, LPCC, LMFT

Compassionate short-term support for change

About Angilene

Angilene Forrest helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She concentrates on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and addictions.

Background and approach

Angilene is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, and she brings three years of clinical experience to her work. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical.

Clients talk about what’s happening now, learn simple tools to manage intense feelings, and practice clearer ways to express themselves. Angilene pays attention to how attachment and commitment patterns show up in everyday life and how those patterns affect choices and relationships.

Many people seek support during big life changes, and she helps with the practical side of coping. That might include building routines, breaking down goals, or finding ways to reduce alcohol and drug harms.

She also addresses deeper feelings such as guilt, shame, and emptiness so clients can reconnect with self-worth and purpose. Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work that is steady and goal-oriented.

Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, not just talk during them. Angilene aims to create a calm space where clients can try new behaviors and see small changes add up.

She offers conversations about identity and sexuality alongside work on communication and family concerns. Therapy is adapted to each person’s needs, with the intention of helping them feel more capable in daily life.

How evidence-based techniques work online

Angilene often draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns in everyday life. One approach helps people learn concrete skills for managing anxiety and stress, like breathing and grounding practices, behavioral experiments, and small activity plans to lift mood. Another approach targets addictive behaviors by identifying triggers, building replacement routines, and planning safer choices to reduce harm and regain control.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then try approaches that fit the person’s needs. Together they check in and adjust the plan as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, thought tracking, and ongoing coaching between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep momentum between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and self-esteem struggles, plus related topics like attachment, communication problems, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical, goal-focused way, emphasizing skills people can use between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience working with individuals on emotional and behavioral concerns, including addiction and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the California LPCC credential and the California LMFT credential and practices from California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
3 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English