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We offer psychotherapy in person and via telehealth for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and more!

Our vision is to positively transform the way people interact with themselves, their loved ones and the world.

11/13/2023

Have you tuned into our most recent episode yet?

Ep. 8 “What is it to suffer and grieve?” with Dr. Steve Gioielli, PSYD.

In this episode, Bryan sits with licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Steve Gioielli, PsyD, to explore the ideas and experiences of suffering, pain and grief. Dr. Gioielli makes some helpfully clear distinctions between these notions and provides thoughtful insight into how to navigate our own suffering and grief more effectively. Dr. Gioielli goes further and also provides some powerful reasons for why so many of us can find it difficult to come to grips with our own pain, suffering and grief.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

To learn more about Dr. Steve Gioielli's work and practice: https://www.drstevegioielli.com/

To learn more about Forbes Individual and Family Therapy, visit https://www.forbesift.com/

10/09/2023

We recognize it’s helpful to know who’s accepting new clients regularly, since things change often at each practice.

Here’s who has open availability at Forbes IFT this October! You can book an initial session with our therapists at ForbesIFT.com.

In-Person or Telehealth options available.

10/02/2023

Ep. 7, “What is Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy?”

New podcast episode of Everything's Fine available today!

Allie Runkel, MA, LPCC is a licensed professional clinical counselor who is trained & certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration. Originally from Northern California, Allie shares she moved to Laguna Beach, trading redwoods for palm trees, and that putting roots down closer to the ocean has supported her on her own healing journey.

Of her clinical work, Allie says, “While I work from a place of hope and inspiration, I am not afraid to be with your pain. We cannot lead anyone further than we have gone ourselves and therefore I am a committed client to therapy myself and a lifelong seeker of knowledge and depth. I am always finding spaces and trainings to widen and strengthen my capacity to support my clients. I am gifted at providing a warm space for the wide range of feelings to be felt and processed, compassionately meeting you right where you are.”

Listen to the full episode on Apple Music or Spotify.

09/26/2023

As a group psychotherapy practice, we are only as robust as the clinicians who fill our offices and the resources we lean on to continuously strengthen our skills. This month, we’d like to highlight a resource we value: The Malama Collective, and its founding member, Holly Han PsyD. The mission of The Malama Collective is to provide training opportunities to aspiring psychoanalysts from diverse backgrounds, and psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy to underserved communities within Orange County, California.

The Malama Collective offers individual, couples and family counseling, and values LGBTQIA+ affirmative care.

Thank you, Holly and the entire Malama Collective team, for being a trusted practitioner in our community and for helping us grow! We’re always excited to learn from you.

Check out more of their work at themalamacollective.com.

09/16/2023

September is Su***de Awareness / Prevention Month.

As 988Lifeline.org states: All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote su***de prevention awareness.

Swipe through to view statistics and resources related to our country’s su***de epidemic, and resources we can rely on for support.

ask, follow-up, keep them safe, be there, & help them connect.

***deprevention ***depreventionmonth

09/12/2023

Don’t miss our Instagram Live this Thursday, where we’ll get to hear from the newest addition to our team!

Tara is an AMFT fostering space for people to attune to their authentic selves and build genuine connections with others. She enjoys working with teens to adults who are confronting their complex and developmental trauma along with personality disorders.

Join us!

09/09/2023

We recognize it’s helpful to know who’s accepting new clients regularly, since things change often at each practice.

Here’s who has open availability at Forbes IFT this September! You can book an initial session with our therapists at ForbesIFT.com.

In-Person or Telehealth options available.

09/07/2023

Wonder why join a consult group?

There are endless benefits to joining. As a therapist post-licensure, we may find less and less time to meet up with colleagues, find mentors or simply have spaces to process our cases. Community helps us maintain and improve our skills.

There are only 8 DAYS LEFT to sign up for Kevin’s psychodynamic consultation group, so be sure to email Kevin as soon as possible to sign up.

09/04/2023

New podcast episode of Everything's Fine available today!

Ep 6: "Do I Have a Dependency Issue?"

Rachel Mitchell, M.S. LMFT joins us to explore the details and intricacies of dependency in relationships.

Rachel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Forbes IFT. She works with adults, teens and couples struggling with relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. Her training is grounded in psychodynamic theory and a genuine curiosity into the human experience. She is influenced by the belief that within each of us lies powerful insights, and through courage, honesty, and trust we are able to access that wisdom.

Listen to the full episode on Apple Music or Spotify.

08/31/2023

International Overdose Awareness Day is the the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.

Please share and take this opportunity to learn more about ways we can end stigma and help support the people we care about.

08/23/2023

As a group psychotherapy practice, we are only as robust as the clinicians who fill our offices and the resources we lean on to continuously strengthen our skills. This month, we’d like to highlight a resource we value: Eli Gosselin, formerly Eli Irving, LMFT. Eli says, “It is not uncommon for our unconscious patterns of behavior to limit or sabotage reaching our highest potential. It is my hope that you will awaken to a more authentic sense of self and learn a felt sense of safety as you engage in life with new perspective and deeper meaning.”

She has experience in both residential and private practice settings, and enjoys depth and somatic psychology work.

Thank you, Eli, for being a trusted practitioner in our community and for helping us grow! We’re always excited to learn from you.

Check out more of her work at thedepththerapist.com.

08/18/2023

We are always wanting to highlight the incredible clinicians who work here at ForbesIFT! This month's therapist spotlight is Rachel Mitchell, LMFT. Rachel says, "I specialize in helping clients to discover their inherent goodness, reclaim what has been lost, and create a full and meaningful life." She is influenced by the belief that within each of us lies powerful insights, and through courage, honesty, and trust we are able to access that wisdom.

We are not only confident in Rachel's skilled clinical abilities, but are so proud to have Rachel on our team because of who she is in her entirety.

You can schedule a free consultation with Rachel today by visiting our website at the link in our bio or by sending us a DM.

08/15/2023

Calling all LMFTs, LCSWs, AMFTs or other clinicians: one of our clinical supervisors at Forbes Individual and Family Therapy, Kevin Cram, will be offering an INCREDIBLY VALUABLE consultation group worth 12 CEUs starting this September on psychodynamic treatment & practice.

As a CAMFT-Approved CEU-Certified training site, we're delighted and excited to make this our first public-facing CEU offering! Please reach out directly to Kevin, or send us a DM, if you have any questions! Feel free to share with other clinicians in your circles.

08/10/2023

We recognize it’s helpful to know who’s accepting new clients regularly, since things change often on each practice.

Here’s who has open availability at Forbes IFT this August! You can book a free consultation with our therapists at ForbesIFT.com.

In-Person or Telehealth options available.

07/27/2023

“Why should I look into this?”

Kevin Cram, LMFT breaks down why looking into your past perceptions and assumptions can bring forward a new and perhaps more accurate view of reality. Find the whole episode of Everything’s Fine on Apple Music or Spotify!

Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gnGbp85v

Kevin is an LMFT who works from a relational psychodynamic perspective (attachment & trauma informed), and because those wounds are often created in relationships, a new kind of attuned therapeutic relationship can provide the most healing. He specializes in developmental and complex trauma, chronic shame, depression, anxiety, and longstanding intimacy & relational issues.

07/18/2023

Hear what some of our clinicians at ForbesIFT have to say about purposeful parenting and therapeutic work.

06/15/2023

This , we are sharing mental health resources to further support men in their ability to advocate for their mental health actively and, ideally, with a little less stigma than before.

06/09/2023

We are sharing mental health resources in honor of Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

All stats have been pulled from to highlight the need for more comprehensive mental health care for the LGBTQ community. On a larger scale level, this perhaps looks like more mental health programs and offerings specifically for this community - taking LGBTQ community mental health seriously. Perhaps, on an individual level, this could even start with us all cultivating a deeper sense of inclusivity & understanding, in whatever way that looks like for you.

Swipe to learn more & to see a few national & local resources to share with others.

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06/05/2023

Our next podcast episode drops TODAY!

“Mental Health Challenges for New and Expecting Parents”

Kelly will walk us through some common mental health challenges for both new and expecting parents and provide insight into those challenges.

Kelly Lundquist, MS, MA, is an AMFT at Forbes IFT and is passionate about helping others work towards healing, growth and freedom in their relationships and everyday life. She is trained as an educator and spiritual director, and works from a psychodynamic approach, aiming to bring insight to present and past experiences that are contributing to current pain and struggles.

Head to Apple Music or Spotify to hear more.

05/11/2023

This , we are sharing resources & tools that you can use every month of the year.

1️⃣ GROUNDING: There are many many ways to ground yourself. This one is a commonly used one. Grounding can help alleviate stress, anxiety, spiraling thoughts, or it can just be a great way to start your day in the present moment.

Swipe to see what the 54321 technique looks like, and save this for later to give it a try!
👁️✋🏿👃🏻👂🏽👄

05/04/2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We’ll be sharing resources all month long, with the intention that they can be used all year long. Because we may take this opportunity to spread even more awareness in May, but the reality is that mental health matters all year long. Thank you to for the research and resources.

05/02/2023

I’m case you missed it, we sat down with our AMFT Nicole Smolinski to talk about the highly sensitive person’s experience. Here are just a few takeaways that stood out to us. You can listen to the entire episode now on Apple Music or Spotify!

Ep. 2 of Everything’s Fine, brought to you by Forbes Individual and Family Therapy

04/25/2023

Our next podcast episode drops on Monday May 1st!

“Understanding the Highly Sensitive Person’s Experience”

Nicole Smolinski joins us to talk through the concept of high-sensitivity, including what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP), how their experience may differ from someone who is typically called "sensitive", and helpful tools to understand and live amongst one's sensitivity.

Nicole is an AMFT at Forbes IFT and has completed a program on psychotherapy for HSP’s with Dr. Elaine Aaron, the lead researcher of the high sensitivity trait. In addition to her clinical work, Nicole is also a writer and wellness event host. She hosts journaling workshops in the local community that aim to encourage deeper connection with one’s self and with others.

04/14/2023

In case you missed it, we started a podcast! Here’s a recap of our first introductory episode led by our co-founder and COO, Bryan Forbes.

Tune in every first Monday of the month for a new episode!

03/31/2023

Our debut podcast episode will be available on Monday 04/03!

Bryan, the co-founder and COO of Forbes Individual and Family Therapy, will be introducing the podcast and giving you a better idea of what to expect.

Don’t forget to tune in Monday and subscribe, like and receive the episode when you’re finished listening!

03/29/2023

BIG NEWS… we started a podcast!

Introducing: “Everything’s Fine”

A therapist-led podcast that helps you make sense of the inevitable emotional moments we all experience where everything is actually not fine at all.

Episodes will air every first Monday of the month, and will feature quick and accessible talks with our top-notch therapists on a range of mental health topics (with the occasional guest stars!).

First episode releases Monday, April 3rd. We can’t wait to share this new project with you.

03/14/2023

We’ve got some great talks & groups coming up over the next couple of weeks! Swipe to find out more about each one & how to sign up.

1️⃣ Thursday 03/16: Meet our co-founder, Bryan, at .coffee as he opens up a discussion surrounding loneliness and co-dependency. This is a free offering open to the public!

2️⃣ Starting Wednesday 03/22 & Thursday 03/23: Group Therapy for Neurodivergent Folks, led by , AMFT. Sarah is offering both in-person and virtual groups.

3️⃣ Starting Tuesday 03/21 & Friday 03/24: Group Therapy for Men, led by Bryan Forbes, AMFT. Bryan is offering both in-person and virtual groups.

SIGN UP TODAY or reach out to each respective therapist for questions!

02/24/2023

As February comes to an end, we are sharing some information and resources about Black History Month and about mental health for the Black community. We hope this encourages you to get curious about, prioritize and celebrate Black history every month of the year.

Forbes Individual and Family Therapy believes in the value and necessity for culturally competent mental health care, alongside greater diversity and accessibility in the mental health field and an overall deeper understanding of African American history.

Feel free to share your own favorite resources with us as we continue to dedicate ourselves to learning, too!

02/18/2023

Forbes IFT is looking for more therapists to join the team!

** Ability to provide bilingual care is a plus!

If you're interested in joining, send your cover letter, resume and references to [email protected].

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

02/01/2023

Kicking off February with some ideas on how to cultivate more love in your life.

Part one: try a loving-kindness meditation. This is a practice that aims to strengthen feelings of understanding and kindness towards others and the self.

There are many versions of a loving-kindness meditation you can find online, but we’ve left a few options to get you started. Head to Dr. Kristen Neff’s website or Greater Good In Action for some free loving-kindness meditations to try!

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Videos

“Why do I keep doing the same things, even when I don’t want to?” - Dr. Brenda Gesell, LMFT Dr. Gesell, Director of @gesellpsychotherapy and the Vanguard University Graduate Clinical Psychology program (@vu_clinicalpsych, talks to us about “re-enactments” and how we can start to respond differently after reacting in the same ways over and over again, despite not wanting to react that way. — Brenda Gesell is the Director of the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology at Vanguard and the owner of Gesell Psychotherapy, a clinical group practice in Newport Beach. She has been practicing therapy for over 20 years and is passionate about helping people accept themselves and live more authentically. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and she is a Vanguard alumna who earned her Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology at Vanguard in 2000. She also taught at Vanguard in the Clinical Psychology program for ten years while obtaining her Ph.D. in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute, near Santa Barbara. Listen to the full episode on Apple Music or Spotify. #gesellpsychotherapy #psychodynamic #octherapist #changingbehaviors #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthpodcast #everythingsfine #therapyreels #mentalhealthreels #newpodcastepisode

“Why should I look into this?” Kevin Cram, LMFT breaks down why looking into your past perceptions and assumptions can bring forward a new and perhaps more accurate view of reality. Find the whole episode of Everything’s Fine on Apple Music or Spotify! Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/gnGbp85v Kevin is an LMFT who works from a relational psychodynamic perspective (attachment & trauma informed), and because those wounds are often created in relationships, a new kind of attuned therapeutic relationship can provide the most healing. He specializes in developmental and complex trauma, chronic shame, depression, anxiety, and longstanding intimacy & relational issues. #everythingsfine #traumaandrecovery #cptsdawareness #mentalheathpodcast