- Queer identified therapist
- Trauma-informed care
- Values-based work
About Murphy
Murphy Hall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers supportive, trauma-informed therapy for adults. She works with people managing identity questions, strong emotions, and the aftermath of painful experiences. Murphy emphasizes respect, curiosity, and honoring each person’s identity.
Murphy brings eight years of practice to her work. She focuses on concerns such as LGBT identity matters, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. She also addresses codependency, body image, abandonment, infidelity, jealousy, and related concerns that often show up in relationships and self-worth.
Her approach pulls from several evidence-based methods. Murphy uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and increase meaningful action. She tailors techniques to each person’s goals and readiness.
Murphy describes her style as progressive and collaborative. She prioritizes building a trusting connection where people feel seen and respected. Her practice aims to help people feel more stable, more confident in their choices, and clearer about who they want to be.
Murphy practices in Indiana as a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She provides an affirming space for queer-identified people and others navigating identity and trauma-related concerns. To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches work online and in-session
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and getting clearer about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thinking patterns that drive distress. It can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship worries. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions, which is helpful for emotion regulation and relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Murphy collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and readiness. She adapts tools from these approaches rather than using one fixed method, and she checks in with clients about what is helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful, and reduce travel time so people can focus on the work itself. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively over distance when they tailor interventions to each person’s needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Murphy help with?
She helps people facing LGBT identity questions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, body image, abandonment, and issues like infidelity or jealousy.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and progressive, with an emphasis on building a trusting relationship. Sessions focus on understanding identity, managing emotions, and working toward practical changes that match each person’s values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Murphy has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, identity, emotion regulation, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for Murphy?
She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW and practices in Indiana. The LMSW stands for Licensed Master Social Worker and LCSW for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is tied to location and the subscription plan.
How do I start therapy with Murphy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session 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.