Jessica Murph, LMFT

Jessica Murph, who goes by Jess and uses she/her pronouns, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She identifies as queer and maintains an entirely virtual practice serving people across Texas, working with clients from about 11 to 65 years of age.

Jess focuses on trauma treatment, supporting survivors of sexual assault, emotional manipulation, and mental abuse. She has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and autism, and adapts her approach to meet each person’s needs. Her work is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered philosophy and informed by family systems theory, which emphasizes how relationships shape individual well-being.

She integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and also draws on Narrative Therapy and the Gottman Method to form an eclectic, contemporary approach tailored to each client. Jess affirms both traditional and non-traditional relationships and offers a sex-positive practice that honors diverse sexual expressions and identities. Her approach to body and eating concerns aligns with principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size, helping clients develop kinder, more sustainable relationships with their bodies.

Ultimately, Jess aims to help people build resilience, authenticity, and self-compassion while cultivating meaningful connections and personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and patterns that keep people stuck.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and behavior. It can help with issues tied to abandonment, attachment difficulties, intimacy concerns, and relational dynamics within families and partnerships.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of the work, emphasizing empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported as they explore their goals. This approach is well suited for building self-esteem, coping skills, and greater self-understanding.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and a licensed professional will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Jess uses client feedback and clinical judgment to tailor sessions rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and therapists can also work through live chat or text-based messaging when appropriate. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, stay connected during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without traveling to an office.