- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Client centered
About Marsha
Marsha Tunstall is a licensed professional counselor with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and sleep difficulties. She speaks plainly and supports people who are trying to find clearer ways to cope and move forward.
Marsha believes each person knows their own story. She focuses on strengths and practical steps rather than labels. In sessions she listens, asks questions that clarify goals, and helps create small, achievable changes. That straightforward style can make hard problems feel more manageable.
Her approach draws on a few evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Client-centered work keeps the conversation grounded in the client’s priorities and values. Motivational Interviewing is used when change feels difficult so people can explore what matters most to them.
Marsha also uses solution-focused techniques to break problems into concrete next steps. She often helps people work through caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, substance use concerns, and mood issues. Typical sessions involve goal-setting, practical coping ideas, and checking what’s working.
Marsha is licensed in South Carolina as an LPC. She works in English and invites people ready to take a step toward better sleep, mood, or daily functioning to reach out and learn more about the process.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Online work using this approach means the conversation shapes itself around what the person needs most, whether that is coping with sleep troubles, grief, or daily stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces experiments to test new ways of thinking. Online CBT often uses short, focused conversations and homework tasks to practice skills between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change. In virtual sessions this approach supports exploring ambivalence and building motivation step by step in a collaborative way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative planning aims to match methods to the person's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life feels hectic. Online work can also make it simpler to practice sleep routines and coping skills in the settings where they will be used.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marsha address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family strain, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, trauma, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and strengths-based. She listens, helps set concrete goals, and focuses on small, practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns including mood disorders, addiction, and chronic illness.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds an LPC credential and is licensed in South Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.