Marsha Clarke , LCSW

Marsha Clarke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience helping adults navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and concerns related to LGBT identity, and also provides support around aging, geriatric matters, and hospice or end-of-life issues.

Marsha views each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to build on the strengths clients already bring to therapy. She blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with compassionate support to help clients set meaningful goals, strengthen coping skills, and improve communication in relationships. Her multicultural awareness shapes how she tailors care to individual backgrounds and needs.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life takes courage, and Marsha offers steady, respectful guidance throughout the process. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, resilience, and realistic strategies for managing distress and moving toward long-term improvements.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Marsha Clarke uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to clients' presenting concerns. She offers practical skills-based work to address stress and anxiety, focusing on coping strategies, breathing and relaxation practices, and problem-solving methods that help reduce day-to-day distress and improve functioning.

For trauma and abuse, Marsha emphasizes trauma-informed care that supports safe processing at a pace that suits each person, helping them process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of stability. She also provides grief-focused support that helps people navigate loss, honor what they have been through, and find ways to integrate change into their lives.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marsha works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time to fit individual needs and progress.

Online therapy with Marsha is designed to be flexible and accessible. Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to connect from home or on the go and to maintain continuity of care despite busy schedules or mobility limits.