Valisa Murray, LPC

Valisa Murray is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Michigan with 15 years of experience focused on relationships, family systems, and intimacy-related concerns. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires time, energy, and sometimes financial commitment, and she creates a welcoming environment marked by non-judgmental acceptance and genuine empathy for clients navigating transitions or feeling stuck in familiar patterns.

Her clinical work spans relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, sexual and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting, career concerns, and compassion fatigue, with additional attention to blended family dynamics, communication breakdowns, infidelity, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and questions of life purpose and sexuality. Valisa also offers Christian counseling and holds a particular compassion for people who have experienced hurt or rejection within faith communities.

Using an eclectic, integrated approach, Valisa draws from proven modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each client. She also brings Gottman Method Level 2 training to couples and pre-marital work, helping partners build practical skills and clearer connection. Her practice emphasizes concrete, everyday tools that support lasting change, and many clients notice positive improvements and increased confidence in their relationships within the first month.

Beyond individual and couples therapy, Valisa facilitates life skills and counseling workshops, provides personal development coaching, and is available for speaking engagements.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Valisa

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and self-esteem work and focuses on practical skills clients can use between sessions.

The Gottman Method centers on improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening emotional connection between partners. It is well suited to couples work, pre-marital counseling, and intimacy-related concerns, with an emphasis on concrete exercises couples can practice together.

Solution-Focused Therapy is a goal-oriented approach that highlights strengths and small, achievable steps toward change. It can be especially useful for life transitions, parenting challenges, career decisions, and situations where clients want focused, practical progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Valisa works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which method or combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques and pace as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and engage with licensed professionals from locations that work for the client.