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Mary Murphy, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression
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About me

Hello and welcome.
My name is Mary Murphy, licensed mental health counselor with 35 years hands-on, practical approach for greater harmony, greater well-being.
Experience: Full-spectrum of major mental disorders and substance abuse, along with chronic struggles that negatively impact the quality of our relationships and our own sense of fulfillment. Excessive dependency, poor handling of our own reactions to provocation and the consequences of recurring personality flaws result in strained relationships, possibly becoming rejected or hurting the others, unnecessarily. Instead, one can practice and improve our presentation resulting in far better reception we receive and value people hold for us. Win-Win is a good bet.
So often people feel stuck in a rut, making the same mistakes again and again. Angry, isolated, insecure, lonely. Poor self-image with depression hold us back, as does anxiety about making changes to enhance life rather than just tolerating conditions. Conflict within the family or at work create enormous stress. Grief and loss from death of loved one, divorce, layoffs, estrangement all take a terrible toll. Starting over at any age can be accomplished, but not easily. Lingering resentment or the overwhelming panic of displacement are true obstacles. The good news is that there is real potential for improvement and I wish to help getting started on a better path; more dynamic, secure and energized.
The Hebrew Book Of Proverbs offer timeless advice that can be utilized for specific relief and guidance. Beautiful words of healing and grace.
The trick here is to combine this ancient philosophy with practical (clinical) tools to make it a daily habit, and then enjoy the fruits of this endeavor. Such tools are proven to assist the healing process, speed recovery, find greater success. A very worthwhile venture.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Time to begin.
Can you get better? Indeed!

Professional experience

35yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Avoidant personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Prejudice and discrimination, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

WA LMHC LH 00005454

Reviews

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Mary listens in a thoughtful manner and asks pertinent questions to help organize and understand my thoughts.

Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

she is really helping me and seems to zero right into what I'm going through. highly recommended

Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management, and bipolar disorder

Mary is a great therapist and very knowledgeable and empathetic with her clients.

Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

She has a very calm and experienced presence and seems to know exactly what to say when I need to hear it. She os my first experience in therapy and has shown me exactly what better help is all about.

Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

She’s the best around!

Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning adhd

Mary is attentive and engaging. I like our dialog and appreciate her expertise and personal experience. I feel relieved after speaking with her.

Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue