Murphy Hall, LMSW, LCSW

Murphy Hall (she/her) is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides affirming, trauma-informed therapy to adults navigating identity, emotion regulation, and recovery from painful experiences. She holds an LMSW in Michigan (license number 6801121938) and an LCSW in Indiana (license number 34009453A). Murphy specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ people exploring sexuality, gender identity, and the effects of minority stress, and she notes that her own queer identification informs and enriches her clinical perspective.

Her practice emphasizes support for emotion regulation, healing from trauma, and treatment for individuals with personality disorders. Murphy also addresses a wide range of life challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, coping with life changes, and more specific concerns such as abandonment, body image, codependency, kink and alternative sex culture, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, infidelity, and family problems.

Clinically, she integrates a flexible blend of evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing, adapting techniques to match each client’s goals, strengths, and readiness for change. As a self-described progressive therapist, Murphy places strong emphasis on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship rooted in respect and curiosity. She aims to create a space where clients feel seen, honored, and empowered to pursue healing and authenticity. For more information, interested individuals can visit her website at https://murphyhalllcsw.wixsite.com/murphyhalllcsw

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Murphy Hall

Murphy Hall commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on helping clients identify personal values and take committed action while accepting difficult emotions, useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also central to her work - it helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, and can be especially helpful for people managing intense emotions or patterns associated with personality disorders.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Murphy works with clients to assess goals, strengths, and preferences, and tailors techniques so the approach fits each person rather than forcing a single model onto care. This collaborative stance helps clients try strategies and adjust direction as needed.

Online therapy with Murphy includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which increases flexibility and accessibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility constraints. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to meet clients where they are, maintain continuity of care, and adapt session formats to evolving needs and schedules.