Marsha Tunstall, LPC

Marsha Tunstall is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those facing relationship strain, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, and life changes.

Her approach begins by treating each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on building on existing strengths and practical steps that can be used between appointments. Marsha aims to make the first step less overwhelming and to offer steady, straightforward support as goals are set and worked toward.

Marsha uses clear, goal-oriented tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She pairs that with client-centered techniques that keep the conversation focused on the client’s priorities and pace. Motivational interviewing helps when people are unsure about change or need help finding reasons to stick with it.

Over 25 years she has helped people cope with chronic pain, illness, and caregiver stress as well as addictions such as drug and alcohol concerns and smoking or vaping cessation. She also addresses mood and panic disorders, forgiveness, life purpose, and women's issues.

Practical work in sessions can include identifying small steps, practicing new ways of reacting, and developing habits that reduce stress. Anyone considering therapy is encouraged to match their needs and schedule before booking so sessions fit into everyday life.

Approaches that guide online work

Marsha uses client-centered therapy to keep the focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. This approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s priorities while offering support and reflection. It can help when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort things out.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. CBT helps by identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing small behavior changes that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel unsure about change; it helps discover personal reasons to move forward and build commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marsha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Conversations can focus on short, actionable steps, coping skills for pain or stress, and motivation techniques that are easy to practice between meetings.