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Jennifer Forbes, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • LMFT credentialed
  • 14 years experience
  • Family and relationship focus

About Jennifer Forbes

Jennifer M. Forbes, LMFT, is the founder of Seed of Hope Counseling Services and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work and credits her training and opportunities with shaping a practice grounded in compassion and purpose. Jennifer has supported hundreds of individuals, couples, and families through challenging seasons, finding deep professional reward in helping people navigate transitions and repair relationships.

Her career spans both nonprofit and private-sector roles where she provided counseling, consulting, supervision, and leadership to teams, clinicians, and organizations. She has collaborated with agencies to design and implement innovative therapeutic initiatives and has developed, established, and evaluated community programs focused on crisis response, trauma, and clinical services. Jennifer has also contributed her expertise on clinical committees for the Illinois Health Practice Alliance, the Behavioral Health Consortium, and the Westside Community Triage and Wellness Center, and she is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Jennifer completed both her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and her Master of Science in Applied Family and Child Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northern Illinois University. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she integrates client-centered, cognitive behavioral, narrative, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches to support a wide range of concerns. She expresses gratitude for the people she has served and for the chance to continue that work, and she is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jennifer Forbes have?

She has 14 years of experience.

Is Jennifer Forbes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are IL LMFT 166.001007.

In which languages does Jennifer Forbes provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Jennifer Forbes located?

She is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Jennifer Forbes as my therapist?

You can work with Jennifer Forbes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jennifer Forbes work with international clients?

Jennifer Forbes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jennifer Forbes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote counseling can truly help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major advantage is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the mode that suits them best - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients may choose to switch therapists at any time if they are looking for a different fit. Online therapy can make professional support more accessible while preserving many of the core elements of therapeutic work with trained therapists.

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