- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered work
About Kathleen
Kathleen Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with relationship and intimacy concerns.
She trained in counseling psychology and has practiced across different states. That variety of settings informs how she listens and responds to people from varied backgrounds. She uses straightforward conversation and asks practical questions to understand each person's situation.
Her sessions blend several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Client-centered work focuses on the person's own goals and what matters most to them. Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice thoughts and ease intense feelings in the moment.
Kathleen also draws on existential themes to help people consider meaning, values, and life choices. Motivational Interviewing tools are used when a person wants clearer reasons to change and practical next steps. She aims for clear, focused sessions that leave room for reflection and planning.
People who find social situations hard, or who struggle with isolation and self-doubt, may find the direct, conversational style easier to follow. Kathleen encourages small experiments between sessions to test new ways of relating and coping. She works in English and practices in Florida as an LMHC.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kathleen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her practice. CBT looks at thought patterns and behavior, then tests new ways of responding to reduce anxiety and unhelpful habits. Client-centered work focuses on the person’s goals and helps them steer sessions toward what matters most in their life.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach brief attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity in social situations. These techniques are simple to practice between sessions and can be adapted to everyday moments when anxiety arises.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Kathleen will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. Some formats can reduce the need to travel, allow shorter check-ins, or remove the need to use video, depending on the options provided. Licensed professionals routinely adapt exercises and homework to fit each person's everyday routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is focused and interactive, using straightforward conversation and practical steps to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings across multiple states.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session format options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.