Therapist profile
Anna Murphy, LMHC
Iowa
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Iowa / 080832
- NPI1063865954
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- CBT for thinking patterns
- DBT for emotion skills
- EMDR-informed trauma work
About Anna
Anna Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and related challenges. She also helps with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, career changes, ADHD, and caregiver strain.
She has worked in psychiatric hospitals, schools, community mental health centers, and private agencies. That variety means she has supported people across different settings and levels of need. Her background includes helping people who have chronic mental health conditions, mood disorders, substance use, and complex trauma.
Anna uses practical skills-based work alongside conversational therapy. She listens to how a person describes their difficulties and then teaches coping tools they can try between sessions. Her style draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address emotion regulation and unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice values and act on what matters to them. For trauma-related concerns she includes EMDR-informed strategies and expressive approaches when someone is open to them. Sessions aim to mix active skill practice with straightforward discussion.
People who want clearer ways to manage anger, reduce workplace snapping, or lower recurring resentment will find work focused on skills, behavior change, and realistic problem-solving. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site's steps to match and schedule a first visit.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Anna commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and anxiety. CBT sessions often include homework and short exercises to practice new ways of thinking between meetings.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-style work focuses on concrete skills you can use in the moment when frustration or resentment rises.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another strand in her practice, helping people notice values and take action even when difficult feelings are present. That approach can help with ongoing anger by shifting attention toward meaningful behavior rather than trying to eliminate feeling states.
Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest a mix of techniques. Sessions can change over time as needs shift, and you and the therapist will check in about what is working.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the commute to an office. Talk with the therapist about session length and the practical setup that best fits your routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, mixing talk-based work with skills training from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience in settings including psychiatric hospitals, schools, community mental health, and private agencies.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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