Rebecca Murray, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Rebecca

Rebecca Murray is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing workplace issues, panic attacks, mood disorders, and challenges like isolation and forgiveness.

Rebecca speaks English and brings 11 years of professional experience to her work. In sessions she uses clear, practical techniques.

Background and approach

She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and also uses EMDR and trauma-focused methods when trauma is part of the story. She prefers straightforward conversations that help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. The goal is useful skills, not jargon.

Rebecca describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens first to understand each person’s situation and priorities. Then she and the client make a plan that fits daily life and real constraints.

She frames goals so they are small and achievable. Her background includes many years helping people cope with loss, burnout, family of origin issues, and intense emotional reactions like anger or guilt and shame. Rebecca also works with first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and control or impulsivity struggles.

Practical coping tools are mixed with trauma-focused care when needed. Sessions may include skill practice, thought work, processing painful memories, and planning for change. Rebecca aims to help people feel more capable managing emotions and relationships.

She emphasizes steady steps forward over quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rebecca works with approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to address difficult symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories so they have less emotional charge and interfere less with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques if something isn’t working and checks in about what feels helpful as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments, practice skills between meetings, and get timely support when life feels overwhelming. The different formats also allow people to pick the way of communicating that helps them engage most effectively.

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.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rebecca address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, panic attacks, and mood disorders.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and practical. She listens to current problems, teaches skills, and helps clients try small changes that fit daily life.

What kind of experience does she have?

Rebecca has 11 years of clinical experience working with issues such as grief, burnout, family of origin concerns, and trauma-related symptoms.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC - licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180010788. She practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English

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