Deanna Murray, LMFT
Compassionate therapist for life changes and relationships
Details
| Name | Deanna Murray |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | California, Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 13 |
About Deanna
Deanna Murray is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. She uses clear, direct conversation to help people build confidence and cope with grief, trauma, and addictive patterns. Her tone is respectful and compassionate, and she supports each person at their own pace.
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships.
Background and approach
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and shape sessions around each person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides practical tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors when needed. Sessions focus on what matters most right now.
That might mean looking at communication patterns, boundaries, or family-of-origin issues. It can also include working through feelings of shame, abandonment, or isolation with steady, straightforward guidance. Deanna has 13 years of clinical experience and holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, LMFT.
She practices in Texas and offers multiple online formats for convenience and access. People who come to her can expect collaborative planning and simple, usable strategies to try between sessions. She encourages small steps toward clearer communication, healthier routines, and a stronger sense of purpose.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Deanna works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Deanna among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Deanna directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Deanna directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Online approaches that match your needs
The practice often blends Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people sort out the stories that shape their feelings. Narrative Therapy looks at how personal narratives influence choices and relationships, which can help with identity, family issues, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and shaping sessions around each person's stated goals, which supports self-esteem and emotional processing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also used when practical skills are helpful. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or break unhelpful habits. Together these approaches offer both meaning-focused work and concrete tools.
Finding the right mix often happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most relevant, then choose approaches that fit. This collaborative process lets clients try methods and adjust as they go.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat can suit shorter check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit into busy days.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, trauma and addictive behaviors, plus related issues like self-esteem, isolation, and midlife questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered listening, and Cognitive Behavioral tools to help people reframe difficult stories and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional, relational, and life-stage concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in Texas as a marriage and family therapist.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for therapy here?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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