- Solution-focused
- Client-centered
- Thought-behavior tools
About Chastity
Dr. Chastity Murray helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, depression, and life transitions. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, and concerns connected to codependency. Her approach aims to make change practical and reachable for day-to-day life.
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, based in New York with 15 years of experience. In sessions she keeps conversations focused on what the person wants to achieve. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set clear, manageable goals.
Murray uses client-centered work to prioritize each person's values and choices. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors, with solution-focused strategies that zero in on immediate steps clients can try between sessions. This mix supports people who want concrete tools as well as space to think things through.
She tends to be supportive while also offering gentle challenges when a new perspective might help. The goal is practical progress rather than labels or long lists of techniques. People often work on communication, boundaries, and healthier patterns in relationships.
Dr. Murray also pays attention to co-occurring issues such as attachment difficulties, substance misuse, impulsivity, and multicultural concerns. She invites clients to identify their priorities and then crafts short-term and longer-term plans to reach those goals.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities, offering a respectful space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify what matters most. It helps when someone needs to sort values, decisions, or how they want to live. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions influence feelings and behavior; it provides concrete tools to test new ways of thinking and coping for issues like anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps and immediate goals so people can try changes between sessions and measure progress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose and adapt methods based on goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That collaborative plan can shift over time as priorities change or as certain strategies prove more helpful.
Confirm the offered session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require it. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they work on clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and coping strategies.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to therapy?
She supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, grief, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, substance misuse, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is both client-centered and solution-focused. She listens closely, helps clients set goals, and offers practical steps to try between sessions while also reflecting on deeper patterns.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals on issues such as depression, anxiety, substance use, and family dynamics.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in New York and holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.