- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Kathleen
Kathleen Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She trained in counseling psychology and now focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy questions, and major life changes.
She uses practical, conversational therapy rather than formal lecturing. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what the client needs right now. Kathleen draws on several methods and adapts them to each person's situation rather than following a single script.
Her background includes work across different regions of the United States, which she says exposed her to many cultural perspectives. That history informs how she listens and how she responds to communication and family-origin issues. She highlights concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, and life purpose among the topics she addresses.
In sessions she blends talked-through problem solving with attention to thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses mindfulness and reflective practices to help clients notice patterns and make clearer choices. Motivational interviewing techniques are part of the toolbox for people working through career decisions, commitment issues, or behavior change.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals, steps to try between sessions, and regular review of progress. Kathleen emphasizes practical coping skills for everyday pressures that often come up in early adulthood, such as work stress, relationship strain, and questions about direction in life.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood as they talk through current concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, or low mood.
Existential therapy addresses questions about meaning, purpose, and choice. This approach can help when a person feels stuck after major life changes or is searching for direction in early adulthood.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods as needed. That collaborative check-in happens early and continues as progress is reviewed.
Check the current session options before booking to confirm available online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time for people juggling studies, jobs, or caregiving. The therapist will discuss how sessions can fit into the client's daily routine when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes. Additional areas include career concerns, parenting strain, and family-origin issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is interactive and focused on practical steps. She mixes client-centered conversation with CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How long has she practiced?
She has about 20 years of experience working in counseling and mental health settings across different U.S. regions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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