Marcia Tharp
Client-centered clinician using CBT, DBT, and narrative methods
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About
Marcia Tharp, LICSW, LCSW, practices as a licensed clinician in Montana and Washington and brings 18 years of professional experience to her work. Her practice focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and a wide range of life transitions. She also addresses concerns such as parenting, relationships, sleep difficulties, attention challenges, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach blends client-centered care with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She draws on this eclectic mix to help clients identify patterns, expand options, and develop concrete coping strategies. Marcia has clinical experience across multiple settings and has worked with people of all ages.
Beginning therapy can be a meaningful first step. Marcia aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings are welcomed and explored. Her process emphasizes collaboration, practical skill building, and thoughtful reflection so individuals can consider new perspectives and make informed choices about their next steps.
Her approach blends client-centered care with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. She draws on this eclectic mix to help clients identify patterns, expand options, and develop concrete coping strategies. Marcia has clinical experience across multiple settings and has worked with people of all ages.
Beginning therapy can be a meaningful first step. Marcia aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings are welcomed and explored. Her process emphasizes collaboration, practical skill building, and thoughtful reflection so individuals can consider new perspectives and make informed choices about their next steps.
- Location:
- Montana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 18
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: WA LICSW LW 61573442, MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-973
- NPI Number: 1619287695
- License: LCSW (Montana), LICSW (Washington)
Online and remote care
Marcia offers remote sessions using multiple formats to match a client’s needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She adapts therapeutic techniques to work in virtual settings and aims to make sessions practical and focused regardless of communication method.
Her practice regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Narrative Therapy is also part of her approach, encouraging clients to examine the stories they tell about their lives and consider alternative meanings.
People who prefer collaborative work that blends skill-building, reflective exploration, and goal-focused planning may find a good fit with her style. Before beginning, clients can discuss which remote format feels most comfortable to them and how to structure sessions to address current concerns.
What is Marcia Tharp’s clinical background?
She has 18 years of professional experience and has worked in multiple clinical settings with people of various ages.
What credentials does she hold?
Marcia holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Washington and Montana.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is she located?
Her practice is based in Montana.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.