Therapist profile
Julianna Murphy, LCPC, LMHC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLCPC, LMHC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.014718; LMHC, Indiana / 39004684A
- NPI1639653371
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Julianna
Julianna Murphy is an Illinois licensed counselor with LCPC and LMHC credentials and six years of clinical experience. She focuses on anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and issues like self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
Her style is direct and practical. She listens to what is happening day to day and helps people name the triggers and patterns that lead to snapping, resentment, or simmering frustration. Sessions include talking through recent incidents, trying new ways to respond, and practicing skills to reduce reactivity.
Julianna uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment work, cognitive strategies, and mindfulness to help people change how they react to strong emotions. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical ideas to balance acceptance with clear behavior change. The focus is on actionable steps rather than abstract theory.
People who come to her often want more control over their temper at work or home, better boundaries, or ways to recover after a blowup. She helps clients build specific tools for calming down, making repairs after conflict, and preventing resentments from piling up.
Her background includes six years working with adults on mood, trauma, grief, and stress-related problems. Sessions are practical and paced to fit what each person needs, with attention to results people can try between meetings.
How sessions work
How Julianna uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when anger feeds avoidance, shame, or repeated patterns that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful thinking and reactions. CBT is helpful for anger at work, rumination, and quick mood shifts. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of early signs of rising anger.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or elements from client-centered or DBT ideas fit best. Goals, everyday life demands, and personal preferences guide that choice rather than a one-size solution.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Ask about the current session options when you select the See online therapy options button so you know how meetings will be scheduled and which format will work with your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions after stressful events. Anger is listed among many concerns she works with.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She focuses on identifying triggers, practicing responses, and developing concrete coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience supporting adults with mood, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.