How does motivational interviewing work, and what do sessions look like?
I use Motivational Interviewing as a collaborative and nonjudgmental way to help clients explore change at their own pace. Rather than telling you what you should do, I help you identify your own reasons for change, understand what may be holding you back, and recognize the strengths you already have. Sessions are conversational, supportive, and focused on building confidence. Whether you're working through anxiety, relationship concerns, personal goals, or patterns you want to change, I help you move from feeling stuck toward meaningful, self-directed action.
Raheem Forsythe is a licensed clinical social worker and UNCC MSW alumni who specializes in helping men, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black communities, and neurodivergent adults navigate anxiety, childhood trauma, and the pressures of performing. With lived experience and professional training, Raheem creates a grounded, culturally responsive space where clients can finally feel seen, understood, and free to heal.
He believes therapy should be a place where emotions are not a weakness, where curiosity meets compassion, and where clients can explore their feelings without judgment or expectation. By blending professional guidance with warmth, humor, and authenticity, Raheem helps clients build emotional awareness, strengthen boundaries, and grow into their most empowered selves.
Experience & Credentials:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Master of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)
Trained in trauma-informed counseling, anxiety management, and multicultural approaches
Skilled in mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and spiritual integration
Experienced in supporting creative, progressive, and diverse clients
Personal Approach:
Raheem’s approach emphasizes safety, grounding, and support. He meets clients where they are whether struggling with overthinking, navigating relationships, or processing past trauma—and provides practical tools, emotional insight, and a compassionate space to practice being fully themselves.
