Tolana Murphy
Experienced counselor blending practical therapy methods
LPC, LCPC Arizona
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Tolana
Tolana Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Arizona with ten years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
She trained in psychology and counseling, earning a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Toledo and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University, and has supported people through a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, and life transitions.
Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR. Tolana frames therapy around careful listening and collaborative goal-setting, tailoring techniques to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
She has experience in inpatient and community settings, working with people in intensive outpatient programs, substance use detox, medication-assisted treatment, and community mental health. Clients seeking help with stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, grief, or career and purpose questions will find a clinician who emphasizes compassion and practical strategies.
Tolana offers individual and group work history and applies clinical skills to support coping, symptom reduction, and clearer pathways forward.
How therapeutic approaches inform online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with chronic stress, avoidance, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns, often supporting people working through relationship or intimacy-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and may combine elements from different approaches to create a tailored plan.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets people access care from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy lives, support different communication preferences, and allow licensed professionals to deliver structured therapies like CBT, ACT, and EFT in ways that fit individual needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Arizona, Kentucky, Ohio, Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Utah, Missouri, Wyoming, Oregon
Languages
English