- 20 years experience
- LMHC in Florida
- Client-centered care
About Kathleen
Kathleen Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. She trained in counseling psychology and now practices in Florida. She brings a warm, focused, and compassionate presence to sessions.
Kathleen adapts her approach to each person. She listens first and then uses tools that fit the issue at hand. She can be structured and direct when that helps, and gentle when people need more support.
Her work covers a range of everyday struggles. These include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and issues linked to trauma and abuse.
She draws on multiple approaches such as Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential ideas, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets her tailor sessions to someone’s goals and situation rather than offering one fixed method.
Kathleen has practiced across different regions of the United States, which she says has shaped her sensitivity to varied cultural backgrounds. She works with people who identify as LGBT and those facing caregiver stress, abandonment issues, aging concerns, and life purpose questions.
If someone wants to explore goals and make changes, she invites them to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that fit daily life.
Kathleen adapts her approach to each person. She listens first and then uses tools that fit the issue at hand. She can be structured and direct when that helps, and gentle when people need more support.
Her work covers a range of everyday struggles. These include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career questions, and issues linked to trauma and abuse.
She draws on multiple approaches such as Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential ideas, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets her tailor sessions to someone’s goals and situation rather than offering one fixed method.
Kathleen has practiced across different regions of the United States, which she says has shaped her sensitivity to varied cultural backgrounds. She works with people who identify as LGBT and those facing caregiver stress, abandonment issues, aging concerns, and life purpose questions.
If someone wants to explore goals and make changes, she invites them to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that fit daily life.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
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 approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How Kathleen Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps someone find their own answers. This approach is useful for people who need acceptance and a place to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It breaks issues into small, practical steps and teaches skills to change unhelpful habits. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by giving simple tools to use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as needs shift over time.
When considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so they meet your needs. Many people appreciate that remote sessions can fit into busy days and reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and the chance to use mindfulness or CBT exercises between visits. Ask about formats and timing during the matching process to ensure a good fit.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem struggles, among other life challenges like career and parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, focused, interactive, and compassionate. She can be structured and direct when needed and tailors methods to each person.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology and brings 20 years of experience working in various clinical settings across the U.S.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.