Mark Forbes, LISW-CP

Mark Forbes is a licensed social worker in South Carolina. He is listed as LISW-CP and has nine years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and midlife questions. He offers a straightforward, respectful approach and aims to meet each person where they are.

He focuses on practical conversations that clarify what matters most now. Sessions often look at current problems and small steps clients can take between meetings. He adapts the pace and goals to each person's needs and priorities. Mark emphasizes compassion and direct feedback rather than jargon.

Common issues he addresses include relationship strain, parenting concerns, career crossroads, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with trauma, attachment struggles, and family problems. Specific additional focuses listed include abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to illness or loss.

His work draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape conversations and action plans. That means exploring thoughts and behaviors, tapping into motivation, and identifying concrete next steps. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work.

People in South Carolina looking for a calm, practical clinician may find his style helpful. He values respect, sensitivity, and steady support while people navigate change and rebuild routines.

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking issues into smaller, manageable parts. Motivational Interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and strengthens the reasons for change. It works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals to produce forward movement quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals, try different methods, and recommend what seems most useful based on the person’s needs and preferences. Decisions about methods and pace are made collaboratively, and plans can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow check-ins during a lunch break, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use video or phone in ways that suit their energy level and schedule. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they match daily routines and commitments.