- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Kathleen
Kathleen Murphy is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 20 years of experience to her work. She trained in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University and holds a Florida LMHC credential. Kathleen practices in Florida and offers straightforward, compassionate care.
Her manner is warm and focused with an interactive approach. She can be structural and direct when a situation calls for it. Sessions are tailored to each person so conversations stay practical and relevant.
Background and approach
Kathleen draws on a blend of approaches to fit individual needs. She often uses client-centered listening to build understanding. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her background includes work across different regions of the United States. That experience shapes an awareness of cultural differences and varied life contexts. Kathleen aims to meet people where they are without judgment.
Parents and caregivers seeking help with stress, parenting challenges, grief, anxiety, or life transitions will find a clear, goal-focused style. She addresses practical concerns like communication problems, caregiving stress, and work-life balance. Kathleen helps people identify steps they can try between sessions.
Sessions use a collaborative process to set goals and track progress. She encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change. The tone is encouraging while remaining realistic about challenges.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- 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.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It emphasizes empathy and respect while helping people find their own solutions to problems. This approach often supports people coping with stress, identity questions, and parenting concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking and to build different habits. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust methods based on progress and preference. Conversations about what helps are part of regular sessions.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and have in-depth conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, while live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins and working through ideas between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and handle follow-up tasks without extra travel.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and career or life purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, focused, interactive, and sometimes direct. She adapts sessions to be structural or exploratory depending on what the person needs.
What is her professional background?
She completed a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University and has two decades of experience in mental health work.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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