Marcia Tharp, LICSW, LCSW
Montana-based licensed clinical social worker
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma and grief support
- Video phone and messaging
About Marcia Tharp
Marcia Tharp is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Montana with 18 years of professional experience and active licensure in both Montana and Washington. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, which indicate her qualification as a licensed clinical social worker in those states.
Her work blends an eclectic, client-centered approach with evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She partners with clients to clarify goals, explore practical choices, and develop skills for managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, sleep problems, attention differences, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and career or caregiving stress.
Tharp has worked in multiple settings and with people across different life stages, meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to fit individual needs. She strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and new coping strategies can be developed. Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, and Marcia acknowledges that reaching out is itself a meaningful beginning. She offers flexible options including video, phone, live chat, and messaging to help people connect in the way that works best for them.
Her work blends an eclectic, client-centered approach with evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She partners with clients to clarify goals, explore practical choices, and develop skills for managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, sleep problems, attention differences, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and career or caregiving stress.
Tharp has worked in multiple settings and with people across different life stages, meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to fit individual needs. She strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and new coping strategies can be developed. Taking the first step toward therapy can be difficult, and Marcia acknowledges that reaching out is itself a meaningful beginning. She offers flexible options including video, phone, live chat, and messaging to help people connect in the way that works best for them.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marcia Tharp have?
Marcia Tharp has 18 years of professional experience.
Is Marcia Tharp a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. These credentials indicate she is a licensed clinical social worker. License details: WA LICSW LW 61573442, MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-973.
In which languages does Marcia Tharp provide therapy?
Marcia Tharp provides therapy in English.
Where is Marcia Tharp located?
Marcia Tharp is located in Montana.
How can I work with Marcia Tharp as my therapist?
You can work with Marcia Tharp through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marcia Tharp work with international clients?
Marcia Tharp does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marcia Tharp cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Marcia Tharp
Marcia Tharp integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based strategies to help clients recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing emotions and daily stress. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to problems and learning concrete techniques to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-focused awareness and stress reduction skills that support emotional regulation, grounding after trauma, and improved coping with chronic stress.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy techniques when clients need tools for intense emotions and relationship challenges; DBT emphasizes skill-building in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and effective interpersonal communication. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Marcia works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities.
Online therapy options such as video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce commute time, and maintain continuity of care across schedules. These formats offer flexibility and accessibility while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused treatment and ongoing support in ways that suit each client.