Gabrielle McMurphy

Compassionate, practical support for life’s challenges

LPC, LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Gabrielle

Gabrielle McMurphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who offers practical, evidence-informed care for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, addictions, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With three years of clinical experience, she combines warmth and collaboration to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and move toward clearer priorities and day-to-day functioning. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor treatment to each person’s situation.

Gabrielle emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore difficult emotions while learning practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve communication and self-understanding. She also focuses on related areas such as attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, codependency, and coping after disasters.

Gabrielle provides services in English and works through a subscription model that varies by location and availability. She holds the SC LPC 11511 and NC LCMHC 22223 credentials and conducts sessions through multiple online formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Applying Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Therapy

Gabrielle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning new ways of relating to difficult thoughts and feelings to improve daily functioning and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Gabrielle collaborates with each client to explore which methods feel most useful, tailoring sessions to individual goals, preferences, and the issues presented. This collaborative process helps clients experiment with skills and adjust strategies over time so treatment fits their life and priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, while supporting varied needs such as brief check-ins, skills practice, or longer sessions focused on deeper work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and interventions to each format to help clients apply therapeutic tools between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gabrielle commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem difficulties, ADHD, addictions, relationship struggles, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style and approaches does she use?

Her approach is warm and collaborative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to match methods to client needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Gabrielle has three years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and applying evidence-informed interventions in her practice.

What credentials and location are on file for this therapist?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials with license numbers SC LPC 11511 and NC LCMHC 22223, and she is based in North Carolina.

Does she provide services in languages other than English?

Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as offering additional language options and does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Gabrielle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is pricing handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, Idaho, North Carolina

Languages

English