Root & Return Wellness was founded by Rachel Forbes, a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and member of the adoption community. Known for her depth, compassion, and integrative approach, Rachel brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work.
Her presence shapes every part of Root & Return Wellness, from the way therapy feels to the way healing unfolds. She is devoted to helping people come home to themselves and to community through a process rooted in connection, compassion, and curiosity.
Rachel’s leadership reflects her belief that healing expands outward. When one person reconnects with themselves, it ripples through relationships, families, and communities.
In addition to her clinical work, Rachel provides consultation and mentorship for therapists and healing professionals who wish to deepen their presence, expand their integrative practice, and explore adoption-competent and trauma-informed ways of working. She creates reflective spaces that support clinicians in cultivating confidence, integrity, and connection both in their work and within themselves.
