Adrienne Forney helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, trauma and depression.
01About Adrienne
Adrienne Forney helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, trauma and depression. She introduces a calm, straightforward style so people can talk about what feels hard. Adrienne aims to make early sessions feel manageable and focused on what matters most to each person.
Adrienne is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and also holds a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC, with practice based in North Carolina. She brings 16 years of experience to conversations about substance use, relationship strain, and past trauma.
Background and approach
Her work includes supporting people who have been through incarceration and its effects on daily life. Her approach is warm and empathetic. Sessions are set up so a person can describe problems without judgment and start to build small, practical changes.
Adrienne uses a mix of methods to help people notice thoughts and feelings, manage strong emotions, and choose actions that match their goals. She often focuses on attachment patterns, coping skills for anxiety, and concrete plans for managing cravings and triggers. Adrienne also helps people facing family tensions, separation, control struggles, and issues like caregiver stress or chronic illness.
The emphasis is on clear steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Therapy with Adrienne blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive and behavioral methods. She encourages realistic goals and regular check-ins so plans stay useful in daily life.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make starting therapy straightforward and respectful.
02Credentials
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 12276 · expires June 2026
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 8782 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1932574753 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Adrienne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Adrienne names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Adrienne names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online work and practical care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what truly matters. It focuses on values-based action so someone can take steps toward a meaningful life even when tough feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds shape current reactions, which can be useful for family conflict, intimacy concerns, and trust issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Adrienne will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts strategies over time, combining listening with skill-building until a plan feels useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exchanges. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Text or chat can be helpful for short check-ins, homework prompts, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside work, caregiving, or medical needs.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Adrienne commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and depression, and related issues such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, with an emphasis on clear steps and practical coping strategies tailored to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
Adrienne has 16 years of professional experience and has worked with people dealing with substance use, trauma, family problems, and the effects of incarceration.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and practices in North Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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