Patrick Murphy

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience in psychotherapy, based in San Mateo, California. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC Berkeley and a Master's in Clinical Social Work from Boston College. I offer individual therapy, group therapy, and coaching to adults navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the everyday pressures of work and personal life. My approach creates an empathic, warm, and nonjudgmental space where you can comfortably be yourself, feel genuinely cared for, and work toward the positive and lasting changes you are looking for. I provide both in-person and online sessions.

My work integrates Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches. I draw on whatever combination of these tools fits your unique situation and goals. Wherever you are in life, I will meet you there. I will nurture your strengths and offer you unconditional support as you heal, gain clarity, and make the positive and lasting changes you are truly ready for.

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and for me to understand what has brought you here and what you are hoping for. I am happy to offer a consultation, if desired, before we begin so we can explore whether we are a good match for working together. I look forward to seeing if we are a good fit.