- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution focused work
About Mark
Mark Forbes is a South Carolina licensed independent social work practitioner - LISW-CP with nine years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, depression, and other life changes. He also addresses parenting concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and trauma and abuse.
He takes a direct, practical approach in sessions. Conversations focus on current problems and clear next steps. He uses short-term tools alongside longer work when needed, and checks in about what is or is not helping.
Mark commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change thought patterns that keep stress and anxiety going. He also uses motivational interviewing to clarify what matters to a person and build momentum for change. Solution-focused methods help highlight strengths and small steps that make daily life easier.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. People can expect to talk through recent struggles, identify one or two immediate steps, and practice simple skills between meetings. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than theory.
Mark works with a broad range of concerns including relationship communication, grief and loss, family problems, and coping after trauma. He also addresses more specific worries such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. He is based in South Carolina and offers services in English.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Mark commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach is often used for anxiety, mood change, and stress. He also uses motivational interviewing to explore what matters to a person and to build motivation for small changes. Solution-focused therapy helps identify practical next steps and strengths to apply between sessions.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, current difficulties, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try and adapt those methods as progress is reviewed. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work also lets the therapist and client use structured, skill-focused exercises and homework that can be practiced between meetings to support change.
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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 helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, depression, family problems, trauma and related challenges such as attachment or caregiver stress.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented, focusing on practical steps, skills practice, and checking what works for the person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.