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Devon Forney, LCPC

Helping people reduce anxiety and rebuild confidence

9 years in practice · based in Illinois · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Devon

Devon Forney is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She also supports people facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, panic attacks, and feelings of isolation. Devon writes clearly and works with young adults who want stronger self-understanding and better communication skills.

Her style is practical and compassionate. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, useful steps clients can take between meetings.

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Background and approach

She aims to create a non-judgmental space where people can talk through hurt, guilt, or shame and practice new ways of coping. Devon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed perspective to guide her work. She helps clients identify patterns, improve emotional regulation, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Substance-related challenges and mood concerns are addressed with sensitivity. In sessions she collaborates on goals and strategies that fit a client’s life. That can mean skill-building for panic and anxiety, communication practice for relationship problems, or planning for big life transitions.

The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her background includes nine years of clinical experience in behavioral health. She uses that experience to tailor support to each person’s needs.

Devon meets people where they are and helps them move forward at a workable pace.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Devon uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, mood concerns, and addiction-related issues. One common approach focuses on skills training for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing and grounding techniques, exposure-based steps when appropriate, and strategies to reduce avoidance. This helps people gain confidence managing sudden anxiety or panic attacks.

Another approach emphasizes emotion regulation and relationship skills to address mood disorders and communication problems. Sessions include learning ways to name feelings, shift unhelpful thoughts, and practice clearer communication in everyday interactions. These tools are useful for healing attachment wounds and reducing isolation.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Devon works with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods over time. She explains options plainly and helps clients choose approaches that match their needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue steady progress over time.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Devon commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and compassionate, focusing on clear goals and small steps. Sessions emphasize skill-building and real-world strategies clients can use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Devon has nine years of experience working in behavioral health settings. She draws on that background when tailoring care to each person.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Illinois.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the U.S. may connect for sessions.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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