- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Family conflict
About Cherise
Dr. Cherise Murphy-McNear is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and she practices from Florida.
Dr. Murphy-McNear focuses on practical conversation and problem-solving in sessions. She listens to what feels most pressing and then helps set clear, achievable goals. Conversations often cover patterns from family of origin, attachment and abandonment concerns, and issues around commitment or codependency.
Her work also addresses specific relationship and identity topics, including blended family issues, divorce and separation, and gender dysphoria. She supports people navigating alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink, and helps those managing guilt, shame, or feelings of emptiness.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques applied in a direct, respectful way. She tailors discussion and plans to fit each person’s needs and pace rather than following a single formula. First responder issues and stress related to high-demand roles are within her experience.
Sessions typically move from an initial assessment to focused work on coping skills, communication, and rebuilding confidence. She encourages active steps between sessions and reviews progress regularly. The goal is practical change people can notice in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and structured conversation. One common approach involves using focused, goal-oriented work to build coping strategies for anxiety and stress. This helps people practice specific skills they can use between sessions to manage worry and social discomfort.Another typical method addresses attachment and relationship patterns by identifying recurring behaviors and testing small changes in how someone relates to others. This approach can clarify how past family dynamics shape current reactions and improve communication in present relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions are adjusted over time based on what proves most helpful during weekly conversations.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people join sessions from a quieter location or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, codependency, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational sessions that set clear goals. The work emphasizes coping skills, communication, and steady progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical mental wellness and professional helper experience. That experience informs how she approaches relationship and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida. Sessions are provided from Florida and conducted in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients in the regions she serves.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process starts the initial appointment planning.