- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Idaho
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Jonathan
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people dealing with everyday parenting stress and related problems. He aims to be fully in a client's corner, listening without judgment and helping them find small, practical ways forward. He describes therapy as a process of noticing what keeps someone stuck and then making change in small steps.
Riley uses clear metaphors and visual ways of explaining ideas so parents can remember and try strategies between sessions.
Background and approach
He talks plainly about stress, overwhelm, guilt, and the shame that often shows up around parenting decisions. In sessions he helps people map out what they want to change and break goals down into manageable actions. He blends approaches that encourage active planning and gentle self-reflection.
That means working with thoughts and behaviors, practicing mindfulness to reduce reactivity, and using motivational techniques to follow through on chosen changes. Riley brings four years of formal clinical experience as an LCSW and a longer history as a social worker. He emphasizes steady progress rather than dramatic overnight fixes and expects setbacks as part of learning new habits.
Parents who want straightforward language, visual explanations, and a coach-like ally often find his style a good fit. He works from Idaho and offers online session formats. His approach is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at helping people build small strengths that add up over time.
What Jonathan works with
Everything Jonathan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jonathan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jonathan lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How online tools pair with therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental listening stance and creating space for a person's goals. It helps when someone needs a calm, steady listener to clarify what matters to them and to decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses small experiments and action plans to reduce unhelpful thinking and to build routines that ease stress and mood problems.
Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and awareness to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It is useful for managing anxiety, anger, sleeplessness, and the daily strains of parenting.
Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try strategies, track what helps, and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person's situation.
Online formats in this practice include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual explanations. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow frequent, brief contact and flexible planning between longer sessions. These options are meant to increase accessibility and to fit therapy into busy family routines.
Questions people ask about Jonathan
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas to help clients set goals and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW and additional background working as a social worker over many years.
Where is the therapist based and what credentials are listed?
He practices from Idaho and holds the credential LCSW as provided in his profile.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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