Karen Murphree

Compassionate, holistic care rooted in evidence-based methods

LCSW Montana

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Karen

Karen Murphree brings decades of clinical experience to her work as an LCSW in Montana, drawing on thirty years of practice and a broad palette of therapeutic techniques.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a whole-person, strength-based perspective that honors a client's life experience and creativity while integrating evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and EMDR where appropriate.

Her background includes early nursing training and continued study in natural and lifestyle-based approaches, which inform her interest in food, sleep, movement, and other factors that influence mood and coping. Her style blends practical skills with imaginative tools like guided imagery, music, art, and ritual to help people identify limiting beliefs and try new ways of responding.

Karen encourages collaborative exploration rather than a strictly illness-focused model, offering resources and education to extend progress beyond sessions. She welcomes people who seek a therapist comfortable with diverse identities and life choices, and she aims to create a respectful space that supports each person’s unfolding path toward greater balance and resilience.

Approaches That Inform Online Work

Karen integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and attachment-based ideas alongside client-centered principles in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. Attachment-based approaches explore relational patterns and emotional bonds to help people understand triggers and develop more supported ways of connecting with others. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the pace and content of work while the therapist reflects and supports growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a single prescription. The therapist will work together with each person to consider presenting concerns, personal goals, and preferences, experimenting with different techniques and resources until a good fit emerges. This partnership helps tailor strategies so they feel relevant and doable in daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and can help people sustain progress between appointments. These formats allow licensed professionals to share educational materials, guide skill practice, and adapt interventions to suit someone’s routine, helping therapy fit more easily into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Karen address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, intimacy-related concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and a range of additional topics such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and gender dysphoria.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

She uses a whole-person, strength-based approach that combines client-centered care with evidence-informed methods like CBT and DBT, along with creative practices such as imagery, music, and movement to support learning and change.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has thirty years of clinical experience and a background that includes earlier training as an LPN plus graduate-level coursework in natural and alternative healing and health coaching interests.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LCSW with license details OR LCSW L14851 and MO LCSW 2022026451, and she practices from Montana.

Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with her?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Kansas, Washington, Missouri, Montana, Idaho, Oregon

Languages

English