I've been working as a social worker for the past 13 years. I'm a big believer in strength-centered therapy. My goal is be 100% in your corner. It's the coolest thing. When you have someone that is 100% in your corner, with no judgment- then that gives you a new kind of freedom. Being free to really figure out all this ...stuff... Why we are the way we are, why we self-sabotage, why we feel guilty or ashamed.
Then we can get on to the good stuff - how do we change. Just thinking of being a different way feels overwhelming right? Well it all comes down to Baby Steps. Just like in building a muscle, we put it under a little more stress than it's used to, (or time under tension as I like to think about it) and then give it space and time to relax. Most of us struggle in these two areas. Either we feel flattened by the huge amount of stress were under, or we feel utterly incapable of handling the littlest thing. Very few of us are in the perimeter of eustress (that desirable and elusive point of positive, challenging, rewarding stress). And what about time for recovery?! Without time built in for recovery, our muscles work themselves until they break apart. But with too much time in recovery, they get lethargic and weak. We are exactly the same way. We keep justifying pushing ourselves a little harder a little longer and unto a myriad of physical and emotional problems.
I get it. I've been there. Some days I'm still there.
Anyway, where was I? Right yup I remember. (Clears throat) I also practice motivational interviewing, basically the skill to help you figure out what you're going to do, and then do it. It really just speeds up the natural process by like 6 months. I'm a trauma therapist specialized in IRRT (Imaging rescripting reprocessing therapy). Which is great for feelings of shame, guilt, abuse, nightmares, and kids. Sometimes when you do trauma therapy there are unintentional skeletons that come out. IRRT is good at minimizing this. It's also good at getting results, often in as little as one session.
Let's see what else, I'm very visual, I'm very ADHD, I use a lot of metaphors. In my mind if I can see it, then I can explain it, and I can also remember it forever. Not everyone else operates like this, but a good portion of us do.
Lastly, I want you to know that this is not just a job for me. Nor is it a calling. It's kind of... Well, Fun. We are all journeying through our own life puzzles. And there are so many clues just everywhere to help us find our way!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
ID LCSW LCSW - 44539
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I just started meeting with Jonathan and I feel he has helped me with a different look at things already. I do feel better that he has a male view on things. I am a woman but I needed a different view for help with myself and marriage.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan 'Riley' for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have really enjoyed our sessions. It feels like a ton of bricks is lifted off my back when I have my session. Riley is really good at getting me to internalize what we’re talking about, and not letting it bug me. And he does a great job at reaching out. He also has had great resources for me to check out.
Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan 'Riley' for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Listens well and gives great feedback. It’s been awesome to work with Riley.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan 'Riley' for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jonathan really took the time to let me talk about my situation and the things that were going on even when i might have be reiterating ideas just with different words, he was always very patient with me. He always seems very interested everytime we talk, and has giving me more then advice and honestly for the first time in my life some mental clarity.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan 'Riley' for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Riley is very attentive and quick. I like to have conversations with open minded people and he provides that for me and with some jokes to make it light but also focusing on the business at hand.
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan 'Riley' for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
I don’t know how he does it. Riley is an incredible therapist. I am beyond grateful for the conversations we’ve had. I recommend Riley because he’s real with you and for me at least I felt extremely understood. I looked forward to all of our sessions.
Written on Aug 03, 2024 after therapy with Jonathan 'Riley' for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue