Rachel Forbes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Within our work together, we explore anything that you feel is preventing you from living as your most authentic and internally resourced Self. Whether you are carrying daily life stress, the loss of a loved one, challenges with adapting to a new life transition, deep and debilitating sadness, the burden of a traumatic experience, or even struggling to make sense of what you are feeling, I\'m here to honor your reality - whatever that may be - so you can begin your healing process. With compassion and curiosity, my role is to help you nurture and strengthen that which encourages you to feel heard, liberated, and fulfilled. I draw from a range of approaches, largelymostly from Internal Family Systems (IFS), with additional integration of Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, and Attachment Based Therapy. I offer holistic and integrative practices that honor the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. Root & Return Wellness was founded upon the belief that we are all human - meaning it is natural to feel a multitude of emotions that are both unique to the individual, as well as interconnected with our relationships with others. I believe the path to healing and growth begins with connecting to one\'s self and the leadership already within you.

Therapy at Root & Return Wellness invites you to move beyond survival and into a more grounded, connected way of being. Here, healing is not about fixing what is broken. It is about reconnecting with your truth, cultivating inner trust, and building a life that feels more aligned and authentic. Whether you are beginning therapy for the first time or returning with new insight, this is a space to come home to yourself. Our integrative approach draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-Based Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) frameworks, as well as somatic and mindfulness practices that help clients reconnect with the body’s natural wisdom. We also incorporate Person-Centered Therapy, creating a safe, supportive space for authentic self-discovery and transformation.

As a transracial adoptee, I also specialize in attachment trauma and adoption, addressing the many layers within the adoptive experience.