- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC-MHSP
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Depression
About Joseph
Joseph Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider status (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee. He has 20 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and mood concerns. He brings a respectful and compassionate approach and aims to support people as they make difficult changes.
Joseph leans on cognitive behavioral methods to help clients notice patterns and try practical changes. He also uses dialectical behavior ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit a person's needs.
Background and approach
He describes his work as collaborative and straightforward - talking through problems, trying small experiments, and building coping skills. He connects with people from a Christian worldview while not presenting as a labeled Christian counselor. That perspective can shape conversations if a client wants it, but the focus stays on the client’s goals and what helps them most.
Joseph emphasizes patience and steady encouragement during change. Common concerns he supports include trauma and grief, parenting stress, caregiver strain, sleep and eating problems, obsessive or compulsive behavior, panic, and workplace challenges. He also works with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and issues like self-harm or compassion fatigue.
Sessions may involve setting practical goals, learning emotion regulation skills, and practicing mindfulness exercises. Joseph expects clients to do much of the work between sessions and offers guidance and accountability along the way.
What Joseph works with
Everything Joseph lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joseph helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Joseph lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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 therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to what matters most to the client. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s concerns, reflects what they say, and helps clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to try between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity, anger, and mood instability.Joseph will work with each person to find which approaches fit best. Figuring out the right mix is part of the process rather than a single decision up front. He collaborates with clients on goals and adjusts techniques based on what helps most for their parenting concerns, stress, mood, or other priorities.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a faster check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, between-session coaching, or when written reflection helps. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Joseph
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, and mood disorders.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on problem solving and skill building. Sessions often mix cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of professional experience working with people across many presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LPC-MHSP credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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