- Attachment work
- Cognitive tools
- Relationship focus
About Bridget
Bridget Stevens-Murphy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, among other areas. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and first responder challenges.
Bridget trained in social work and has worked in both domestic and international settings. Her practice is grounded in person-centered and relational approaches. She listens carefully, reflects back what she hears, and helps people name patterns that feel stuck. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical strategies rather than jargon.
She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy to guide work. That mix supports understanding relationships, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and addressing meaning and values in life transitions. Bridget aims to help people notice small changes that add up over time.
People often come for help with family of origin problems, commitment and communication issues, codependency, and fertility-related stress. She also addresses compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout. The work can include looking at past patterns and developing new ways to handle conflict and stress.
Bridget offers messaging, live chat, and phone sessions with limited evening and weekend times. International clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In practice it helps people notice how they connect, what feels unsafe in relationships, and how to build steadier bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors when stress or anxiety feels overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Bridget will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That conversation happens together over the first few sessions and can shift as needs change.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting conversations into a busy schedule and checking in without travel. This therapist's biography lists messaging, live chat, and phone sessions as options; confirm current session formats and times before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, try shorter conversations during a work break, or use chat when typing is preferable to talking. Licensed professionals can adapt tools from attachment work and CBT to these remote formats so the focus stays on clear steps and daily-life changes.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and relational, combining talk, reflection, and practical strategies from approaches like CBT and EFT.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Master of Social Work and has eight years of clinical experience, including domestic and international work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN LICSW - and practices from Minnesota.
Can people who live outside the US work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used?
She provides messaging, live chat, and phone sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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