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Available both in-person and online
New Haven, CT 06515
Together, we address anything that you feel may be preventing you from living as your most self-compassionate and values-aligned Self. Welcome! I'm the founder of Root & Return Wellness, and while I'm personally not accepting new clients at this time, I'd welcome you to connect with one of our skilled, trauma-informed, and integrative therapists to see if they may be a good fit for what you're looking for. Our therapists’ role is to help you deepen understanding and to nurture that which supports your feeling heard, fulfilled and liberated. More about each therapist and our therapeutic approaches can be found on our website.
Whether you are carrying unmanageable, daily anxiety and stress, challenges with adapting to a new life transition, debilitating sadness or grief, the burden of a traumatic experience, or even struggling to make sense of what you are feeling, we are here to honor your reality - whatever that may be - so you can begin your healing process.
Root & Return Wellness was founded on the belief that to be human is to experience a wide range of emotions, each uniquely our own, yet also intertwined with our relationships and sense of connection. We believe the path to healing and growth begins with connecting to one's self and the leadership already within you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Rachel Forbes now - (203) 641-0020

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Root & Return Wellness

New Haven, CT 06515

(203) 641-0020

Root & Return Wellness

Madison, CT 06443

My website
With compassion and curiosity, together we explore the burdens you've been carrying, to then bring presence, attunement, and liberation.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (203) 641-0020
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Root & Return Wellness

New Haven, CT 06515

(203) 641-0020

Root & Return Wellness

Madison, CT 06443

My website
With compassion and curiosity, together we explore the burdens you've been carrying, to then bring presence, attunement, and liberation.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HUSKY Health
  • Medicaid
  • Out of Network
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With accepted insurance plans, you are only responsible for your plan's co-payment. For out-of-pocket payments, we accept major credit cards and HSA cards. We also offer a free consultation so you can sense whether it's the right fit before getting started.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (203) 641-0020
"
With accepted insurance plans, you are only responsible for your plan's co-payment. For out-of-pocket payments, we accept major credit cards and HSA cards. We also offer a free consultation so you can sense whether it's the right fit before getting started.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (203) 641-0020

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut Rachel Forbes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from National Association of Social Workers
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- providing online and/or in-person therapy sessions with a licensed therapist in Connecticut.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (203) 641-0020
"
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- providing online and/or in-person therapy sessions with a licensed therapist in Connecticut.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (203) 641-0020

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Rather than focusing only on symptoms, our work is grounded in empathy and explores the deeper roots of what you are experiencing. We help you reconnect with your inner resources, develop healthy coping skills, and move toward greater harmony, reflecting how therapy works in supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (203) 641-0020
"
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, our work is grounded in empathy and explores the deeper roots of what you are experiencing. We help you reconnect with your inner resources, develop healthy coping skills, and move toward greater harmony, reflecting how therapy works in supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (203) 641-0020

2 Endorsements

Tracy Clough, LCSW
Tracy Clough, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
I worked with Rachel in a clinical setting with a pre-teen/teenage population and their caregivers. I observed Rachel to thoroughly conceptualize each new case and approach clients' from a strengths-based perspective. Rachel values each human as an individ...
Laura Jarvis
Laura Jarvis
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSW
Rachel is so very kind, calm, present and affirming. She has a beautiful gentle energy about her that just makes you feel calm, seen and heard. Her compassion is evident."

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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Through evidence-based approaches like IFS, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and attachment-informed therapy, we explore the patterns shaping how you relate to yourself and others. For many clients, this work brings greater clarity, self-compassion, and the capacity to build a life that feels more connected and aligned.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (203) 641-0020
"
Through evidence-based approaches like IFS, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and attachment-informed therapy, we explore the patterns shaping how you relate to yourself and others. For many clients, this work brings greater clarity, self-compassion, and the capacity to build a life that feels more connected and aligned.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (203) 641-0020

Location

Primary Location

Root & Return Wellness

New Haven, CT 06515

(203) 641-0020

Additional Location

Root & Return Wellness

Madison, CT 06443

(203) 641-0020
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With compassion and curiosity, together we explore the burdens you've been carrying, to then bring presence, attunement, and liberation.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (203) 641-0020
"
With compassion and curiosity, together we explore the burdens you've been carrying, to then bring presence, attunement, and liberation.
Photo of Rachel Forbes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Forbes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (203) 641-0020