- Grief and loss
- Panic and trauma
- Communication skills
About Courtney
Courtney Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people dealing with relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, and big life changes. She also addresses related concerns such as panic attacks, attachment and abandonment issues, and feelings of isolation.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people find ways to cope with stress, process loss, and improve communication with others.
Courtney uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. That can mean identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing new ways of relating, or building small routines to reduce panic and overwhelm. She explains options and helps people try methods that fit their daily life.
People often bring issues like guilt, control struggles, body image concerns, or caregiver stress. She breaks these topics into specific problems to work on, rather than leaving them vague. Sessions aim to make symptoms easier to manage and choices clearer.
Over her career she has helped people handle divorce and separation, midlife transitions, and trauma-related reactions. She encourages direct conversation about what is working and what needs adjusting. For someone who finds social situations or speaking up difficult, she offers steady practical support and clear next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address symptoms and patterns. One common approach is cognitive work that looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical ways to change them; this helps with anxiety, panic, and negative self-views. Another approach focuses on interpersonal patterns and attachment - identifying how past relationships influence current ones and practicing different ways of relating that reduce conflict and loneliness.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest approaches to try. Clients and the therapist then check in and adjust methods based on what feels most useful.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm exact online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice communication and coping skills between sessions in real life and bring those experiences back to discuss with the therapist.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. The profile also notes focus areas like panic attacks, attachment concerns, and isolation.
How would she approach sessions?
Sessions use evidence-based techniques and focus on clear goals and practical steps. The therapist adapts methods to what feels useful for each person.
How much experience does she have?
The therapist brings 25 years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.