Mark Forbes, LISW-CP

Mark Forbes is a licensed social worker in South Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, and depression. He also supports people coping with parenting concerns, family problems, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Mark uses calm, straightforward conversation to help clients find clearer ways forward.

With nine years of professional experience as an LISW-CP - Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice - he adapts sessions to each person's needs. He listens for what matters most, then focuses on practical steps that can be tried between meetings. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors, goals someone wants to reach, and small changes that make daily life easier.

Mark blends a few structured approaches to match what a person brings. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding motivation or preparing for change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, short-term goals and track progress.

People working through loss, caregiver stress, challenges after illness, or complicated family situations often come with concrete problems to solve. Mark emphasizes respect and sensitivity while helping people build coping skills and clearer communication. He aims to make sessions practical and manageable for everyday life.

To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session based on availability. Mark works in South Carolina and holds the LISW-CP credential listed above.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Mark commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing centers on exploring a person’s own reasons for change and building motivation in a supportive, nonjudgmental way. Solution-Focused Therapy can also be used to set clear short-term goals and notice progress quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That means adjusting pace, checking in about what helps, and shifting methods if something isn’t working.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people choose options that match their energy and concentration levels, such as keeping a session brief or skipping video when that helps focus on the conversation.