Mark Forbes
South Carolina LISW-CP focused on stress and relationships
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About
Mark Forbes is a licensed social worker (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina with nine years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, anger, depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. His additional areas of attention include adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
He believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's specific needs. Mark uses structured clinical strategies alongside practical, goal-oriented techniques to help people identify priorities and develop coping tools. He frames work as a collaborative process and offers steady support for those taking the step to seek change. Prospective clients in South Carolina can expect an individualized approach that aligns with their situation and goals.
He believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's specific needs. Mark uses structured clinical strategies alongside practical, goal-oriented techniques to help people identify priorities and develop coping tools. He frames work as a collaborative process and offers steady support for those taking the step to seek change. Prospective clients in South Carolina can expect an individualized approach that aligns with their situation and goals.
- Location:
- South Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Depression
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SC LISW-CP 14980
- NPI Number: 1033689682
- License: LISW-CP (South Carolina)
Remote sessions: structure and methods
Mark offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. He adapts how he engages depending on each person's needs and the chosen communication method. The goal is to create a clear plan together and to use approaches that fit the client's priorities and pace.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior and to build practical coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach for people who want to explore values and motivation and to strengthen commitment to change. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set specific, short-term goals and to highlight resources and small steps toward those goals.
These approaches can be combined and tailored in collaboration with each person. People seeking structured skill-building, help clarifying goals, or a conversational process to find motivation may find these methods align with their needs. Communication options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to match preferred ways of working together.
What is Mark Forbes' professional experience?
Mark Forbes has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, depression, family and trauma-related matters.
What credentials does he hold?
He holds the LISW-CP credential. License details are SC LISW-CP 14980.
Which languages does he work in?
This profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is he based?
He is licensed and located in South Carolina.
How can I work with him remotely?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
No. He does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with his practice.