Marea Murray, LCSW

Marea Murray brings more than three decades of clinical experience to her work with individuals and couples confronting addiction and codependency, LGBTQI and sexuality questions, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. She blends practical skills with a thoughtful, client-focused approach and values the learning that happens in collaboration with each person she sees. Marea holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, reflecting advanced clinical training in social work and psychotherapy.

Her practice reflects sensitivity to a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and the complex impacts of life changes and discrimination. She also supports clients dealing with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, body image, isolation and loneliness, and post-traumatic stress. Marea welcomes work with people across the LGBT community and is experienced addressing HIV/AIDS related issues and military veteran concerns.

Marea provides individual appointments by video or phone on weekdays. She is not available on weekends, in the evenings, or on Mondays. Based in California, she enjoys ongoing professional growth through the challenges and insights her clients bring to the work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Marea Murray

Marea frequently uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps people exploring identity, relationships, and emotional challenges feel heard and understood.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy, teaching attention and grounding practices that can reduce anxious reactivity and support emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques are often helpful for stress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms. In addition, Marea uses motivational interviewing to help clients identify their own reasons for change and to strengthen commitment when facing difficult life adjustments or patterns like codependency.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Marea works collaboratively with each client to tailor techniques to individual needs, goals, and preferences. She listens to what matters most to the client and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow people to engage from their home or workplace, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these methods to provide consistent, goal-oriented support across a wide range of concerns.