Dr. Marsha Chase

Collaborative therapist blending empathy and practical skills

LMFT Pennsylvania

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Marsha

Dr. Marsha Chase is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience across home, residential, school, and outpatient settings.

Background and approach

She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, attachment disruptions, personality concerns, relationship stress, parenting challenges, grief, and related difficulties. Her background includes focused work with attachment issues and trauma histories.

Her approach blends empathy and collaboration with practical skill-building. She centers a caring, interactive style that emphasizes genuineness and unconditional positive regard while tailoring treatment to each person.

Dr. Chase integrates humanistic, client-centered perspectives with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment-based ideas to create individualized plans.

Her stated goals are to help clients process current challenges, learn tools to manage future difficulties, and clarify personal needs and values. She aims to provide a steady, supportive presence while clients develop coping strategies and build stronger emotional awareness and communication.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Marsha Chase draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify patterns and develop practical strategies. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people accept difficult emotions while building a meaningful life aligned with their priorities.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then blends techniques from different methods to create a tailored plan rather than relying on a single modality. That collaboration helps ensure the work fits the client's situation and evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and different ways to communicate. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of travel or location constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Chase commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, attachment disruptions, relationship and parenting struggles, grief, ADHD, anger, and career-related stress.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is caring and interactive, emphasizing empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard while combining humanistic and skills-based methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-informed work.

How many years of experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working in family homes, residential settings, schools, and outpatient clinics.

Where is Dr. Chase licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LMFT in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential listed as PA LMFT MF001103.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English