Marsha Tunstall , LPC

Marsha Tunstall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and women's issues. She brings 25 years of experience and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Marsha sees strengths in each person and focuses on realistic steps forward.

Her work begins by listening carefully to the story a person brings. She treats clients as the expert on their life and asks questions that clarify goals. Sessions aim to build confidence, reduce symptoms, and restore basic day-to-day functioning.

Marsha uses tools from client-centered therapy to make sure each person feels heard and respected. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and create small, testable behavior changes. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure or ambivalent about changing habits like substance use or smoking.

Therapy with her tends to be collaborative and focused on practical solutions. That can mean short-term strategies for immediate problems or longer work on coping with trauma, chronic illness, or caregiver stress. She also supports people working through parenting challenges and sleep difficulties.

Marsha aims to help clients build skills they can use after sessions end. She explains tools in simple terms and practices them in session so people leave with concrete steps they can try between appointments.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Marsha commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person, which helps people feel understood and clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and practicing skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, quick tools, or when scheduling makes shorter exchanges more practical. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health-related routines while keeping the focus on moving toward stated goals.