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Meghan Murphy

Meghan Murphy, LICSW

Massachusetts

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LICSW - Stress and Young Adult Issues

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Young adult concerns

About Meghan

Meghan Murphy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 13 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief. Her profile also notes support for issues like depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.

Meghan focuses on clear, practical conversation. She listens for what is most difficult right now and helps people make small changes that feel doable. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through immediate problems and plan next steps for everyday life.

She adapts the way she works to match each person’s situation. That might mean focusing on coping skills for stress, talking through family patterns, or pacing work on painful memories after trauma. Meghan notes experience with reproductive and postpartum concerns, caregiver stress, body image, and social anxiety among other areas.

People who come for help with young adult issues can expect direct support around transitions such as leaving home, starting work or school, managing money, and relationship changes. Meghan also lists experience with LGBT concerns and women's issues, and with post-traumatic stress and grief.

Her approach is described in practical terms: respectful, sensitive, and responsive to each person's needs. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Meghan lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the foundation of her practice. That can include approaches that teach coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as structured practice of breathing, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm. It can also include methods that help process trauma and difficult memories at a careful pace, focusing on stabilizing symptoms before moving into deeper review.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and current needs, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. The emphasis is on practical tools and clear steps rather than labels or one-size-fits-all solutions.

The therapist's original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a young adult's life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work or school, and making it easier to schedule appointments across different daily routines. Some formats place less demand on camera time or use a phone for simpler check-ins, but confirm exactly which options are offered when you sign up.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressFamily problemsFertility issuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, and young adult issues among others.

What is her style in sessions?

She uses practical conversation focused on immediate problems and next steps. The work is adapted to each person's needs and paced to what feels manageable.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an MA LICSW and practices in Massachusetts.

Does she work in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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