- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Mark
Mark Forbes is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina with nine years of clinical experience. He works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, anger, and depression. Mark also helps clients handling parenting concerns, career stress, and life transitions.
He keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now, how it affects day-to-day life, and what small changes could help. He uses structured tools and short-term strategies alongside conversational reflection.
Mark draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thought that feed anxiety or anger. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify manageable next steps. These methods are used to address problems like communication breakdowns, control issues, and difficulties with forgiveness or guilt.
In practice he places priority on clear goals and measurable progress. Sessions typically include skill practice, goal setting, and review of what worked between meetings. That makes therapy feel more like problem-solving than open-ended talk.
People who come to him for issues tied to trauma, abandonment, attachment, blended family matters, or caregiver stress will find an approach that names the specific problem and works toward practical remedies. He offers services in English and works from South Carolina as a LISW-CP.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Mark commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in session. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and introduces practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or shift unhelpful thinking. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying personal goals and strengthening the motivation to change, which helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. The plan is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what needs adjusting.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoid travel time. The therapist and client will decide together how sessions are scheduled and how to structure them to suit practical needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, depression, and related issues like parenting, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is his style of therapy?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style with structured tools, skill practice, and short-term strategies alongside conversational reflection.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a LISW-CP licensed in South Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.