LPCTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

Practical therapy for stress and life changes

Devon Forney, LCPC

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

DF Portrait of Devon Forney

About Devon

Devon Forney helps people who are navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, depression, and major life changes. She is named Devon Forney and holds LCPC, which is the Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor credential. Her style is calm and direct, aimed at making therapy feel practical and usable.

Devon focuses on young adult issues and supports people working through attachment concerns, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. She also addresses drug and alcohol addiction, mood disorders, panic, and struggles with guilt or shame.

Book with Devon Now Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp.

Background and approach

Sessions emphasize building self-love and stronger emotional skills. In sessions she aims to make things clear and manageable. She listens for patterns that keep someone stuck, then helps them try small changes that fit real life.

Conversations center on what matters most now and what can help between sessions. Devon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and brings a trauma-informed perspective to her work. That means she looks at how past experiences shape current reactions and helps people develop new coping tools.

The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, practical exercises, and a focus on repairing relationships with themselves and others. Devon’s approach blends compassion with actionable steps to support lasting change.

Approaches and how online therapy fits

Devon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One approach helps people recognize and shift relationship and communication patterns that keep them stuck, which can ease conflict and improve connection. Another approach centers on building emotion regulation and anxiety management skills, offering practical tools to reduce panic and steady mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Devon collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helpful and what feels realistic for daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and working through exercises together. Phone sessions are a lighter option when video is not possible, and text or chat can work for quick check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy life.
Book with Devon Now Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Devon support?

Devon works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, depression, and life transitions. She also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, isolation, mood disorders, panic, and young adult challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is calm, direct, and practical. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills that fit into everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds LCPC, the Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor credential, and practices from Illinois.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this counselor works with

Most often

Experience
9 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English