Erin Murphy, LPCC

Erin Murphy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Kentucky who offers trauma-informed, individualized care for adults. She provides services that are affirming of neurodivergence, LGBTQ identities, kink, and ethical non-monogamy, tailoring each session to a person’s strengths, needs, and goals. Erin holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MS.Ed.) and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from the University of Kentucky, along with a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the same university. She is certified as an ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), and she has held certifications as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and a Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH).

Her practice emphasizes a non-directive, person-centered stance in which the client guides the topics of therapy while she offers support, psychoeducation, and tailored techniques. Erin identifies as an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provider and integrates exercises and concepts from other evidence-based approaches to meet individual goals. She has experience addressing a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, trauma, relationship and family issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and challenges related to work, education, and identity.

Erin offers 45-minute sessions by phone, video, or chat Monday through Friday, typically beginning at 10:00 AM and ending with a last session that starts at 6:00 PM. Prospective clients can schedule through their dashboard and may request times outside her usual hours when needed. She welcomes messages from those with questions or concerns about beginning therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Erin Murphy

Erin draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT combines mindfulness and action-oriented strategies to support people in moving toward meaningful life directions even when discomfort is present.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach helps people understand and shift relational habits that affect intimacy, communication, and trust.

In addition, Erin’s practice is person-centered - she adopts a non-judgmental, supportive stance that centers the client’s own expertise about their life and priorities. Together with therapists and licensed professionals, she adapts methods to fit each client’s needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Erin offers practical flexibility - sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their schedules and communication preferences while working collaboratively to find the most effective approach for their goals.