Thomas Murphy

I've spent over 17 years sitting across from people in pain — and what I've learned is that the most powerful tool in therapy isn't a technique. It's the relationship between us. When you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted without judgment, something shifts. That's the therapeutic alliance, and it's the foundation of everything I do.

I specialize in working with individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Whether you are stepping down from a more intensive level of care, trying to break a pattern on your own, or simply realizing that the way you have been coping is no longer working, I meet you where you are. Together, we explore what is

I will not ask you to fit into a box or reduce your story to a single label. I will ask you to be honest, to be curious, and to trust that change is possible even when it feels out of reach. My role is to create a space where you can exhale, where you can say the things you have not said out loud, and where you can begin to reconnect with the real you.

I help individuals and families untangle the overlap of substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Together, we build a personalized plan using evidence-based, trauma-informed care. My clients do not just stop old habits — they start understanding why, rebuild trust, set boundaries, and create a life that finally feels honest and their own.

The first session is really just a conversation — no pressure, no judgment, no need to have the right words. I know it can feel nerve-wracking to sit across from someone new and talk about things you may not have said out loud before, so I want you to know that my only goal in that first meeting is to make you feel comfortable and heard.