James Murtha

My name is James Murtha, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults struggling with performance anxiety and life-changing moments (such as devastating injuries). I received my education from the University Of Michigan School of Social Work. I had been in practice for nearly 10 years. I specifically focus on integrating cognitive behavior therapy and strengths based treatment approaches, helping clients learn how to connect the dots between their actions, feelings, thoughts.

I believe in meeting clients where they are, whether that means listening, brainstorming, or exploring questions together. In our early sessions, I focus on getting to know you so I can understand your goals and support you effectively. I combine steady support with clear guidance to help you make real progress.

In our first few sessions, you can expect many questions from me about you. I want to get to know you as well as possible to get as full a picture as possible rather than telling you what to do without knowing much about you. You can ask questions about me too; this partnership is a two-way street and I want you to know you can trust me and feel comfortable sharing fears, vulnerabilities, and moments from your life with me.