- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Mark
Mark Forbes is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Certified Private Practitioner (LISW-CP) in South Carolina with nine years of practice. He works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, anger, depression, parenting concerns, career decisions, and coping with life changes.
Mark focuses on clear, conversational sessions. He uses straightforward methods to help people break problems into manageable steps. Conversations address thinking patterns, motivation to change, and short-term practical goals.
In sessions he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. He uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen the will to change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, trackable steps toward what the client wants to see happen.
He has experience supporting people through trauma, family and attachment issues, adoption and foster care questions, fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of cancer. He also works with issues like abandonment, communication and control problems, guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
Mark adapts conversations to what each person brings. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with time spent on skills and plans you can try between meetings. He encourages honest talk about where things feel stuck and what progress looks like next.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Mark commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT focuses on practical skills such as testing thoughts, building routines, and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood.He also uses Motivational Interviewing, which is a conversational way to clarify personal goals and strengthen commitment to change. This approach helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking steps toward work, relationships, or mental health changes.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to prioritize and set short-term, measurable steps to try between sessions.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around study or work, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full hour is not feasible. They can also suit people who prefer speaking without video, need lower bandwidth, or want a shorter focused session during a break.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, grief, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, using practical techniques to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
Mark has nine years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LISW-CP licensed in South Carolina and practices there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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