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Marsha Tunstall, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Marsha
Marsha Tunstall is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in South Carolina with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and life changes. Marsha emphasizes practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help people find small, usable changes.
In sessions she helps people identify patterns that feel stuck and tests new ways of responding. This often means setting short goals, trying brief experiments between meetings, and reviewing what did or didn’t help. The work is practical and action-oriented.
Marsha has spent many years supporting people with addictions and mood concerns. She also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, smoking or vaping cessation, panic attacks, and women’s issues. That background informs how she sets priorities in a limited number of sessions.
She encourages clear, simple planning for change. People who want direct tools for managing anxiety, improving sleep, or reducing substance use will find a straightforward, problem-solving style. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Marsha uses structured approaches in online sessions
Marsha commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to test practical alternatives. CBT is useful for anxiety, sleep trouble, mood issues, and breaking unhelpful habits.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on the person’s experience and motivations, and motivational interviewing to increase readiness for change when habits like substance use are a concern. These approaches are about listening, clarifying goals, and building momentum toward small steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Marsha will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or offer an option that avoids travel. Discussing which format fits daily life is part of the initial planning.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small behavioral experiments. Sessions often include setting short goals and reviewing what works between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LPC credential and has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people with addictions, mood concerns, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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