Christopher Forward

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
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therapist: Christopher Forward,
In-Person in Vancouver, WA 98662
Online in Washington
Hello and welcome! When working with clients I usually start off using solution-focused brief therapy especially when creating the treatment plan. Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a future-oriented, goal-directed approach to solving human problems of living. The focus is on the client’s health rather than the problem(s), on strengths rather than weaknesses or deficits, and on skills, resources, and coping abilities that would help in reaching future goals.

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adolescent, Adult, Elder, Young Adult

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focus Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Approach Description: Clients describe what they want to happen in their lives (solutions), and how they will use personal resources to create their solutions. Clients are encouraged to believe that positive changes are always possible, and clients are encouraged to increase the frequency of current useful behaviors. I think that solution-focused brief therapy has the respect I treat everyone with at its core. However, specifically in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat clients, because CPT has been shown to be very helpful in the process of overcoming the negative symptoms associated with PTSD.

Education & Credentials

Christopher Forward LICSW
  • Female
  • License # LW60728388
  • Licensed in WA
  • Practicing Since 2013
Education: MS, Social Work, University of Washington, Tacoma BA, Business Administration, University of Washington, Tacoma

Finances

Fees
  • Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
  • For more information on costs and insurance, please email info@sokyahealth.com or call (866) 249-2376.
Insurance
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, Magellan, Medicare, MHN, MODA, Optum, Providence, TriCare, UnitedHealthcare, and others.

Christopher Forward Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available In-Person in Vancouver, WA 98662
  • Available Online for residents of Washington
  • Online Therapy Details: NextGen
Christopher Forward Practice Description
Clients describe what they want to happen in their lives (solutions), and how they will use personal resources to create their solutions. Clients are encouraged to believe that positive changes are always possible, and clients are encouraged to increase the frequency of current user behaviors. I think that solution-focused brief therapy has the respect I treat everyone with at its core. However, specifically in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, I use Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat clients, because CPT has been shown to be very helpful in the process of overcoming the negative symptoms associated with PTSD.

Practice Overview

5109 Northeast 82nd Avenue
Available both in-person and online
11 Years Experience
Couple, Family, Individual

Specialties

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