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Online therapist

Marsha Tunstall

Compassionate practical support for life's challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marsha

Marsha Tunstall is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationships, family concerns, and parenting challenges. She emphasizes practical steps and steady support for those facing trauma, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions. Marsha speaks plainly and focuses on helping clients find what works for them.

Her approach respects each person’s strengths and choices. She draws on 25 years of experience to guide people through difficult moments.

Background and approach

Marsha uses approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, set realistic goals, and build motivation. Sessions are collaborative; she listens first and then suggests tools that fit each person’s situation. Marsha also addresses caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, substance use concerns, and women’s issues.

She supports people working on smoking or vaping cessation, panic attacks, mood difficulties, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. Her work tends to focus on straightforward, goal-oriented strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Clients can expect clear, respectful conversations and practical homework when it will help.

Marsha believes small changes add up over time and encourages people to try steps that feel achievable. She aims to be a steady partner while clients work toward better coping and healthier routines.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s perspective. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people identify strengths they can use to cope with stress, grief, or parenting challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into manageable steps, teaches skills to change thinking patterns, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then choose or combine methods that fit. That decision is collaborative, and adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage caregiver responsibilities, or continue support during life changes. Many clients appreciate being able to practice skills and check in between sessions in ways that suit their daily routine.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marsha often help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma, sleep issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then offers practical tools and goal-focused steps that clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LPC, with licence number SC LPC 3594, and is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English

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