Kathleen Murphy, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Kathleen

Kathleen Murphy is a licensed mental health counselor with two decades of experience. She earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and holds the Florida LMHC license FL LMHC MH5847. Kathleen brings steady, clear guidance and a warm presence to sessions.

Her style is focused and interactive. She can be direct when a clear plan is needed and gentle when people are processing loss or stress.

Background and approach

Sessions are tailored to each person’s situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all method. Kathleen draws from several evidence-informed approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

She also uses client-centered skills to listen deeply and reflect what matters most to the client. Parents and those dealing with life transitions often come for help with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship or parenting concerns. Kathleen also works with issues such as self-esteem, career stress, trauma and intimacy-related problems.

Her long career includes work in multiple states, which has shaped a practice attentive to different cultural experiences. In sessions she helps people set clear goals, practices simple skills together, and checks progress along the way. The work is collaborative - she supports people in trying practical steps between meetings and then adjusts the plan as needed.

She offers sessions in English from Florida and uses a mix of talk, practical exercises, and mindfulness techniques to address everyday problems and tougher life changes.

Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels understood and can identify their own goals and solutions. This approach helps when people need space to sort values, emotions, or life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjustable as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and needs. These options make it easier to attend from home, during breaks, or when travel is difficult. The range of formats also allows flexible pacing - some people prefer real-time conversation while others like shorter written check-ins between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and life changes. Other areas include parenting, relationships, trauma, LGBT issues, career and intimacy-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, focused and interactive. She can be direct when structure is needed and supportive when people are processing emotions.

What is her experience and background?

She has 20 years of experience and completed a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. Much of her work has taken place across different U.S. regions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida - FL LMHC MH5847. Her practice is located in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for therapy sessions.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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