Kathleen Murphy

Kathleen Murphy is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. She trained in counseling psychology and has worked across several states, bringing a broad perspective to everyday problems. Her approach is warm and focused, and she aims to meet each person where they are.

Kathleen keeps sessions practical and interactive. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals. She adapts her methods to fit the situation rather than using one plan for everyone.

Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, and depression. She also helps people cope with life changes, grief, self-esteem struggles, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Career questions, parenting strain, and caregiver stress are included in her practice.

Kathleen combines several well-known approaches to create a tailored plan. She uses client-centered techniques to follow the client's lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Existential ideas and mindfulness practices support meaning, presence, and calm.

Sessions are intended to be a collaborative process. She helps people clarify values, set achievable steps, and build skills that fit day-to-day life. The overall aim is to reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of direction and hope.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and emphasizes listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the client. It helps people who need validation and a space to sort out thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and small homework tasks to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and comfort level. That process can include trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between commitments. They also let people use brief check-ins or focused skill work when that fits best. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and CBT assignments for remote work so progress continues across everyday routines.