Kathleen Murphy, LMHC

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Compassionate counselor with practical focus

Details

Name	Kathleen Murphy
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Kathleen

Kathleen Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience. She earned a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and practices in Florida as an LMHC. Kathleen brings a warm and direct style to sessions and focuses on helping people who are navigating stress, anxiety, grief, or major life changes.

She uses a straightforward, interactive approach that adapts to each person. Sessions are tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Background and approach

Kathleen listens for what matters most, then offers practical steps clients can try between meetings. Her background includes work across different states and cultural settings, which informs a culturally sensitive approach. She draws on a mix of narrative, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral ideas to help clarify problems and reshape unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness and existential perspectives also appear in her work when questions about meaning or presence are central. In sessions she aims to be compassionate while still offering structure and clear guidance. Work may include talking through painful memories, practicing new ways of responding to stress, or setting small goals to rebuild confidence.

She pays attention to relationship concerns, parenting strain, career crossroads, and identity questions when those come up. Kathleen encourages collaboration on goals and practical strategies. People who want a therapist who combines warmth with direct feedback often find this style helpful.

Her approach is paced to the client's needs and priorities.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem among the things Kathleen works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kathleen 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 Kathleen directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Many people find Narrative Therapy helpful because it focuses on the stories people tell about their lives. Kathleen helps clients notice unhelpful storylines and try alternative narratives that better reflect their values and strengths. This can ease feelings of shame, isolation, or stuckness when life events have been confusing or painful.

Client-Centered Therapy is another strand of her work and centers on active listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's pace and priorities, offering empathy and reflection so people can clarify goals and make choices that fit their values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used when identifying thoughts and behaviors is useful. This approach offers practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving that reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Kathleen will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods over time, so the plan reflects what matters most to the client. This collaboration helps tailor sessions to changing needs and real-life constraints.

Online formats - video, phone, live chat, and text messaging - offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging helps people process between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and trauma-related topics.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is warm, focused, and interactive with the option for direct feedback when helpful. Sessions mix listening with practical steps and goal-setting to support progress between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of experience in counseling and holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. That experience includes work in multiple regions and with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, credentialed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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Contacting this therapist

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