Marcia Tharp, LICSW, LCSW
Compassionate clinician focused on clear, usable strategies
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Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Montana, Washington
- Years in practice
- 18
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Marcia
Marcia Tharp is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Montana. She holds the LICSW and LCSW credentials and brings 18 years of professional experience to her work. Marcia focuses on practical problem-solving and helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, and life transitions.
Her approach is conversational and down-to-earth. She starts by listening to what matters most to each person and then helps them notice patterns that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Marcia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques alongside Client-Centered strategies to help people build skills and make different choices. Sessions often include straightforward tools for managing emotions, techniques to reduce worry or anger, and exercises to change unhelpful thoughts. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when those methods fit a person's goals.
The work is collaborative and paced to the person's comfort. Marcia has worked in multiple settings and with a range of concerns over nearly two decades. That experience informs practical ways to handle everyday challenges like sleep problems, parenting strain, work stress, and relationship difficulties.
She also supports people facing more complex issues such as trauma, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, chronic illness, and caregiver fatigue. People who look for clear strategies combined with calm, steady support may find her style helpful. Marcia encourages people to take small steps and notices progress along the way.
What Marcia works with
Everything Marcia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Marcia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marcia lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together
Marcia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce worry, anger, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to help people notice feelings and stay grounded during stress.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations are guided by the person's concerns and goals. Choosing the best approach is a shared process - the therapist and client decide together what methods to try and adjust over time based on what is helpful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full-session conversation and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a schedule. Live chat and text messaging can be handy for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when someone prefers typing their thoughts.
These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, whether for weekly sessions, quick skill practice, or crisis coping strategies. The therapist will help match the session format and therapeutic approach to the client's needs and daily routine.
Questions people ask about Marcia
What kinds of problems does Marcia help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, sleep problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in session?
Her style is listening first, then working together to try practical tools. She blends Client-Centered therapy with CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Marcia brings 18 years of professional experience and has worked in multiple settings with a variety of concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Montana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.