Lyana Murrell, LCSW

Lyana Murrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 7 years of clinical experience. She provides psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups seeking relief from issues rooted in trauma or violence, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, self-esteem concerns, shifts in identity or life phase development, persistent relationship struggles, and lifestyle burnout.

She approaches each person with a commitment to uphold their dignity, clarify their priorities, and strengthen their capacity for self-care. Using a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she tailors interventions to match the needs and goals of the people she works with, centering the individual as the primary driver of their healing process. LCSW indicates advanced training in clinical assessment and treatment as a social worker, enabling her to address complex emotional and relational concerns in practical, skills-oriented ways.

Lyana emphasizes collaboration and steady support as individuals take steps toward more manageable and meaningful lives. She accompanies people through difficult transitions and therapeutic shifts, helping them build coping skills, restore a sense of agency, and pursue the changes they envision for themselves.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Lyana uses trauma-informed approaches that focus on safety, pacing, and processing difficult experiences in ways that acknowledge how trauma can shape thoughts, feelings, and relationships. This work can help people who have experienced violence, abuse, or other overwhelming events find ways to reduce distress and rebuild a sense of stability.

She also employs skill-building strategies that teach practical coping tools for managing stress, anxiety, mood changes, and life transitions. These techniques help people develop problem-solving skills, emotion regulation, and routines that support daily functioning and resilience.

For relationship and communication challenges, Lyana draws on relationally focused work that explores patterns, boundaries, and interaction styles to improve connection and reduce recurring conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lyana collaborates with each person to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats the selection of methods as a shared decision, adjusting strategies as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Lyana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and life commitments while working with a licensed professional to address stress, trauma, relationships, and life changes.