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Joseph Murphy

Experienced counselor blending CBT and compassion

LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Joseph

Joseph Murphy is a licensed professional counselor with two decades of clinical experience in Tennessee. He brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to his work while also drawing on dialectical behavior strategies and other therapy methods to address a wide range of mood and stress-related concerns.

Background and approach

His practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and he weaves his personal Christian worldview into his work without presenting himself as a denominational counselor. Murphy has supported people facing anxiety, stress, anger difficulties, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues with sleep and eating.

He also addresses caregiver stress, impulsivity, social anxiety, panic, phobias, workplace problems, and other mood-related challenges. He sees therapy as a collaborative effort in which the client does most of the active change work while the therapist offers structure, encouragement, and practical tools.

Clients can expect an approach grounded in practical, skills-based interventions alongside patient, person-centered support. His Tennessee licensure is LPC-MHSP, and his practice is offered in English for those seeking to work with a clinician experienced in mood and stress management.

Practical therapy approaches for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete strategies to change thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and panic. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and empathy to create a supportive environment where clients explore values, goals, and personal strengths. Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, clarify goals, and try strategies that fit personal preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible and accessible. These formats allow clients to participate from home or another convenient location and enable continuity of care around work, family, and travel commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with a broad range of mood and stress-related issues including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, OCD symptoms, sleep and eating problems, and workplace stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His practice blends a practical cognitive behavioral orientation with client-centered warmth and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills and support change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is licensed in Tennessee as LPC-MHSP with license number TN LPC-MHSP 5817 and offers services from that state.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressImpulsivityMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English