Annalea Forrest

Hi there! I work with adults, couples, and children who are looking to have a genuine connection with their therapist. My approach in therapy is relatable, holistic, person-centered, and deeply compassionate. I value humor, recreation, and play for healing! I am a very flexible therapist, and value accessibility of care for all clients. Cultural humility and trauma informed care is central to every part of our therapeutic relationship.

Identity factors: I am a childhood foster care graduate, a Native American clinician, and am a member of the LGBTQ community. I use English, American Sign Language, and Spanish in clinical care. I do specialize in BIPOC mental health, immigration stress, work stress, trauma/burnout, and building community.

Education: I have 12 years of professional experience in the mental health field. I have two bachelors degrees from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC) in health science and clinical-community psychology, and two masters degrees from UCLA in public health and social welfare. I have extensive experience working with individuals impacted by incarceration, immigration violence, domestic violence, and homelessness. I apply my education to administer integrative and holist treatment plans that aim to increase quality of life and decrease the overall impact of trauma, chronic illness, and mental health concerns. I target Mental health, Physical Health, Relational Health, and Financial/Work health together!

I focus on helping you feel connected, supported, independent, and empowered in managing your mental health. I take a whole-person approach by helping you implement holistic routines of care, gain skills and understanding, create compassionate & fulfilling relationships, and be efficient with your time in therapy. As a trained trauma therapist, I endeavor to help you actively recover from the impact of chronic stress and improve overall functioning and quality of life. My modalities are listed below. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions* (*for teens/adults).

For children and adolescents, I am a play therapist, and trained in supporting with various physical, intellectual, or learning debilities.

For clients interested in ADHD and Autism support: My approach adapts to the client's dynamic needs and abilities. I focus on dual ADHD & anxiety/depression care, masking/unmasking, fulfilling relationships, executive functioning, self-esteem, emotional regulation, home-systems, creative expression, project management for life goals, K-12 success, work success, and many other relevant domains. My clients report regaining a sense of ease, self-esteem, functioning, less burnout, increased capability, self-trust, agency, and a deep sense of belonging.

Relationship building, holistic assessments, and person-centered care. Your care is designed to fit you!