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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Kathleen
Kathleen Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes using approaches she describes in her own terms. She also addresses caregiver strain, aging issues, career questions, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to LGBT identity.
Murphy trained with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has worked in multiple states. Her background includes a range of clinical settings and populations, which she says has informed a culturally aware practice. She frames therapy as interactive and focused while also using structure when needed.
Her approach draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while also incorporating existential questions and mindfulness practices. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and take small steps toward change. Sessions aim to identify patterns, test practical strategies, and build coping skills.
In sessions she combines direct feedback with reflective listening. She says she will treat each person as an individual and shape work around the concerns they bring. Topics she commonly addresses include family of origin issues, communication problems, infidelity, abandonment, and divorce or separation.
People who want straightforward, goal-oriented conversations about mood, stress, relationships, or life purpose may find her style fits. She offers therapy in English and practices in Florida. To begin, clients follow the platform steps to match and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs clear acceptance and a place to sort feelings and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses short experiments and practical tools to address anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential Therapy examines meaning, choice, and responsibility and can help when people face major life transitions or questions about purpose.Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together the client and therapist will select and adapt methods that fit the issues and the pace the client wants.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking. Many clients find online sessions easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Online meetings can allow shorter check-ins, use of worksheets between sessions, and continued work when relocating within the same licensure area. If specific practical needs matter to you, confirm available session formats during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to suit daily life.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, aging issues, infidelity, abandonment, and career questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is focused and interactive with the option of being structural and direct when needed. She combines reflective listening with practical strategies and goal setting.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field. That experience includes work across multiple states and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected subscription plan.
How do I get started with an initial session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.