Therapist profile
Jessica Murphy, LPC
Arizona
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arizona / LPC-18479
- NPI1760790679
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- ACT and attachment
About Jessica
Jessica Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 20 years of experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, depression, addictions, grief, eating issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Jessica uses practical, skill-based approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach coping tools. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based ideas, and client-centered strategies when those fit a person's needs.
Clients can expect focused, down-to-earth work. Sessions often include learning concrete skills for managing strong feelings, building communication habits, and handling setbacks. Jessica has experience helping people who face co-occurring concerns such as substance use, eating-related issues, and histories of intimate partner violence.
Her background spans community, residential, and outpatient settings, and she has provided addiction recovery skills and counseling. Jessica holds an AZ LPC credential and has worked with people experiencing panic attacks, PTSD symptoms, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, and dissociation among other concerns.
She aims to make sessions active rather than just talk - sharing strategies, practicing skills, and checking what works. To begin, the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and new clients follow a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step to set a first session.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and on clarifying personal values to guide action; it can help when anger gets in the way of important relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for workplace frustration and repeated outbursts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, offering concrete tools for managing intense reactions and communication problems.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick or combine methods based on goals, history, and what feels most useful. That process can include trying skills in-session and checking how they work between meetings.
The original profile does not list specific remote session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time on busy days. They also allow practicing skills in the environments where difficulties happen. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the initial matching and planning step to find what fits everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support related to anger?
She lists anger among many areas she helps with, alongside stress, relationship issues, trauma, and addictions.
What is her general approach to managing temper and strong feelings?
She uses practical skills from CBT and DBT and incorporates ACT and attachment ideas to teach emotion regulation and communication habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in community, residential, and outpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credentialed in Arizona and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used for online work?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.