Brianna Murphy

Clients would probably describe me as steady, warm, and easy to talk to. I believe that feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist matters, and I try to create a space where you can show up as you are without feeling like you have to have everything figured out.

A fun fact about me is that two of my favorite movies are Wicked and Mulan. I think both stories say something about resilience, staying true to yourself, and finding your strength even when life doesn't go the way you expected. Those are themes I value both personally and in my work with clients.

I’m a trauma-informed therapist who helps clients understand how their past experiences can shape the way they feel, think, and relate to themselves and others. I work with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, self-worth, emotional overwhelm, or the lasting impact of difficult childhood experiences.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on getting beneath the surface of symptoms. Together, we can explore attachment patterns, childhood wounds, and experiences that may still be influencing your relationships, boundaries, self-esteem, and emotional responses today. I believe healing often begins with understanding where these patterns came from and developing new, healthier ways of responding.

I am EMDR certified and incorporate EMDR and other evidence-based approaches based on each client’s needs and goals. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to work through difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable.

Therapy doesn’t have to be about simply managing symptoms it can be an opportunity to better understand yourself, heal from the past, and create meaningful change in your life.

Your first session is primarily about getting to know each other and beginning to understand what brings you to therapy. We'll talk about what's been going on, what you'd like support with, and what you hope will be different through therapy.

You don't have to come in knowing exactly what you need or have everything figured out. We can take our time getting to know each other and figuring out what approach feels right for you.

I always let the client lead the pace. If you're ready to dive in, we'll work from there. If you need time to build trust and feel comfortable first, that's okay too. My hope is that you leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and like you've found a therapist you can genuinely be yourself with.