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Kathleen Murphy, LMHC

Kinder support with practical direction
  • Warm interactive approach
  • Structured and direct guidance
  • Customized to each client

About Kathleen Murphy

Kathleen Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns and life circumstances. She earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University in California, and brings a broad perspective shaped by professional work across multiple states from the East Coast to the West Coast.

Her therapeutic style is warm, focused, interactive, and compassionate, while also offering structure and direct guidance when it is helpful. Kathleen approaches each person as an individual, tailoring therapy to fit the client’s situation, goals, and current challenges. Her work is informed by approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Solution Focused therapy, helping clients look at patterns, build practical coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.

Kathleen aims to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process what life is bringing up right now, including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem concerns, compassion fatigue, relationship challenges, and major transitions. Together, she and the client can explore goals and identify steps that support greater clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of joy.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kathleen Murphy have?

Kathleen Murphy has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Kathleen Murphy a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kathleen Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. Her license is FL LMHC MH5847.

In which languages does Kathleen Murphy provide therapy?

Kathleen Murphy provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathleen Murphy located?

Kathleen Murphy is located in Florida.

How can I work with Kathleen Murphy as my therapist?

You can work with Kathleen Murphy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.

Does Kathleen Murphy work with international clients?

No. Kathleen Murphy does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathleen Murphy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Thoughtful Approaches, Made Accessible Online

Kathleen Murphy draws from evidence-informed styles that balance insight with practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors affect one another, and it can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and building healthier coping habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and genuine collaboration, creating space for clients to explore experiences at their own pace while strengthening self-understanding and self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy supports learning to notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, which can be useful when navigating grief, life transitions, or overwhelming emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kathleen works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped before, and choose strategies that match the client’s needs, preferences, and current situation. The work can shift over time as priorities change.

Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent with support. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, travel within the state, or days when it is simply easier to connect from home.

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