Hello,
My name is Jennifer Murphy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania. I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 20 years, and my expertise is related to working with individuals that experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relational conflict, etc. I am trauma-informed and DBT certified. I have a particular love for working with first responders and the military as I was a former U.S. soldier.
I lean on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as my strong points. I love helping clients challenge their thought distortions and make behavioral changes that are needed to boost their overall chance for success. Additionally, the use of DBT allows me to teach clients distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that greatly enhance their ability to recover.
In terms of my work with couples, I offer a 10-week program that goes over a specific set of skills in each session. I teach clients about the common pitfalls in relationships and how they can improve their communication style.
One of my clients recently referred to me as her Happiness Facilitator. My goal as a therapist is to teach you the skills you will need to begin living the life you truly want.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Jennifer has been a great help to me in recent months as I processed through several big life changes and grief over a recent loss. I value the resources she shared with me to use between our sessions they helped me make progress on my own and gave me tools to use when new things came up.
Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Jennifer Murphy was wonderful! She listened and understood with no judgement. She has great examples and stories to share and wonderful tips to living your best life!
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone. She is extremely professional and understanding. I’ve never felt so heard and understood. Jennifer really provides real time response and analysis all while being so personable and professional. Hands down the best therapy sessions I have ever had.
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I had my first counseling session with Jennifer recently and I think she is great. I had a counselor through here, who wasn't so good and not punctual. In contrast, Jennifer was on time and very thoughtful and professional.
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief