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Melissa Murphy

Therapist(she/her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of licensed experience, as well as trained in EMDR and certified in trauma therapy (TF-CBT). I have a wide range of experience and will be non-judgmental, understanding, yet direct to assist in achieving desired goals and outcomes.

My approach to therapy

Providing a collaborative, holistic, and empathetic wellness approach to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Utilizing various therapeutic styles to assist a range of challenges, like Trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety, mood difficulties, and navigating successful life transitions.

What you can expect from me

Our first communication will be a phone consultation to discuss therapeutic needs and answer any questions you may have. I will also provide a safe and peaceful environment to process emotional healing and create future goals.

  • Supervision for licensure (LAC and LMFT) can also be provided upon request (Approved Clinical Supervisor- ACS credential).

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Creative, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Monmouth University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Behavioral, Trauma Focused CBT, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Narrative Therapy, Play, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English