Devon Forney, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 9 years in practice

Devon Forney helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180015985 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1043701550 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Devon

Devon Forney helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, depression, and major life changes. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with nine years of experience. Devon aims to offer clear, steady support in moments that feel overwhelming.

Her sessions focus on practical steps that fit everyday life. She listens for patterns in communication and attachment, and she helps people notice how those patterns affect mood and relationships.

Background and approach

Conversations often include concrete tools to manage panic, reduce isolation, and cope with substance-related challenges. Devon pays attention to what matters most to each person. She encourages self-compassion and works on guilt, shame, and forgiveness in ways that feel manageable.

For young adults she emphasizes building self-understanding and stronger communication skills for more satisfying relationships. The work blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a trauma-informed outlook. Devon helps clients set short-term goals and practice skills between sessions so progress can show up in daily life.

She keeps explanations straightforward and avoids jargon. People find her style calm and direct. Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on what will make life easier now.

Her approach is collaborative and aims to help clients regain a sense of control and steadier mood over time.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How evidence-based methods are delivered online

Devon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people change unhelpful patterns and build everyday skills. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood going, then practicing new ways of responding to reduce panic and improve mood. Another approach centers on attachment and communication - helping people notice how past relationships shape current interactions and then trying small, concrete communication changes to reduce conflict and loneliness.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will ask about your goals, what feels most urgent, and what methods fit your learning style. Over the first few sessions the plan may shift as you try different strategies and notice what helps most, with the clinician guiding adjustments based on your feedback.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care fit busy lives. Video works well when visual cues matter, phone is helpful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, and messaging lets you send updates or work between sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent treatment around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Devon supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment, communication, loneliness, mood disorders, panic, and young adult issues.

How would you describe the therapy style here?

Their approach is practical and calm, with a focus on clear skills for managing symptoms. Sessions emphasize straightforward conversations, coping tools, and plans you can use between meetings.

What is Devon's background and experience?

Devon has nine years of clinical experience working with complex emotional concerns. She uses a trauma-informed perspective alongside evidence-based techniques.

What credentials and location information are available?

Devon holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois. The profile lists her Illinois LCPC as her credential.

Which languages are offered and can international clients participate?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What formats do sessions come in?

Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and operates through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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