Jessica Murphy, LPC

Jessica Murphy is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a board certified art therapist with extensive experience across community, residential, and outpatient settings. She blends practical therapeutic skills with a creative, person-centered approach to meet each person where they are and tailor care to individual needs.

Over two decades of practice have included work with people facing addiction, where she taught recovery skills and drew on her certification as an alcohol and drug counselor. She has supported clients through moderate to severe symptoms such as panic attacks, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, attention challenges, psychosis, and post-traumatic stress. Jessica has also provided care for those impacted by intimate partner violence, codependence, eating disorders, and chronic pain.

Comfortable using multiple modalities, she has applied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, psychodynamic ideas, trauma-focused methods, and solution-focused work to help clients build coping strategies and reduce distress. Her goal is to create a space that feels both safe and energetic enough to encourage self-exploration and processing of current or past experiences.

Jessica emphasizes sharing practical skills and strategies to lessen symptoms, manage stress, and strengthen overall wellbeing. Her approach is collaborative and attuned to each person’s story and goals, supporting progress at a pace that feels right for the individual.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. It combines mindful awareness with practical behavior changes and can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that feel stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships influence current connections and emotional responses, supporting work on intimacy, abandonment concerns, and relational patterns that affect day-to-day life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting the person with empathy and respect, prioritizing the individual’s goals and pacing to foster self-discovery and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica Murphy works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to ensure the care remains relevant and supportive.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how clients connect with licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions provide face-to-face interaction, while live chat and text-based messaging offer more immediate or shorter-form options. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, stay consistent through transitions, and maintain momentum between sessions.