- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT
- Emotion regulation
About Murphy
Murphy Hall is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical experience. She practices in Indiana and works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and issues related to LGBT identity. Murphy lists guilt and shame among the concerns she addresses and often supports people coping with life changes and complex emotional responses.
She describes her work as trauma-informed and affirming, with particular attention to minority stress and gender or sexuality questions. Murphy identifies as queer and says that perspective informs her approach to conversations about identity and authenticity. She also works with people who have experienced abuse, those navigating separation or infidelity, and people facing body image or sexual culture concerns such as BDSM and kink.
Murphy draws on several evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness. She adapts these approaches based on a person’s goals, strengths, and readiness. Sessions often involve learning skills for emotion regulation, shifting unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing new ways of relating to difficult memories.
Her stated aim is to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel respected and heard. In practical terms, that means setting clear goals together, trying approaches that fit the situation, and adjusting methods when something isn’t working. Murphy asks prospective clients to use the site’s matching process to schedule a first session.
She works in English and sees adults in Indiana. International clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How Murphy uses ACT, CBT and DBT in online work
Murphy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. ACT often focuses on accepting feelings rather than fighting them and then taking small steps toward a life someone cares about.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which can help with anxiety, depression, and guilt tied to recurring thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Murphy seeks to figure out what fits through a collaborative process based on a person’s goals, strengths, and preferences. She will try approaches and adjust them if they do not suit the client’s needs.
If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and using audio-only meetings when camera use is difficult. These practical choices can make it easier to maintain regular sessions while you manage other responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and LGBT identity concerns, including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
Murphy uses ACT, CBT, DBT and mindfulness techniques to help people notice painful thoughts, practice new responses, and take values-based action.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a clinical social worker working with trauma, identity, and emotion regulation.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Indiana.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.