Mark Forbes, LISW-CP

Mark Forbes is a South Carolina LISW-CP with nine years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, self-esteem issues, career stress, and life changes. He also focuses on blended family issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and caregiver stress.

He prefers direct conversation and problem-solving. Sessions typically involve practical strategies and steps people can try between meetings. He uses approaches that help people identify unhelpful thoughts, set achievable goals, and build motivation for change.

In practice he draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and adjust patterns of thinking that keep problems going. He also uses solution-focused work to outline clear, short-term goals and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. These are tools he brings together based on what someone needs.

People meet him to talk through managing anger, coping after loss, handling career pressure, or navigating blended household tensions. He explains options plainly and works with each person to choose next steps they can manage. Conversations aim to be straightforward and focused on what helps most now.

His background in social work is reflected in a problem-solving, strengths-oriented approach. He asks practical questions, sets measurable goals, and checks progress regularly. Those who want clear steps and collaborative planning often find this style useful.