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Karen Murphree, LSCSW, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
Video Phone Messaging

About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over thirty-five years of experience assisting adults and couples with challenges such as stress, depression, anxiety, self-worth, abuse/trauma, chronic and acute health concerns, grief, loss, end of life issues, and finding connections to spirituality apart from traditional organized religion. I was also a licensed practical nurse years ago and have completed a year of health coaching training. I am passionate about the food/mood connection and its bridge between physical and mental health. I have also taken some graduate level courses in complementary and alternative medicine because I also have a special interest in holistic health and healing.
I have a very eclectic approach that draws from multiple modalities. I have a background in traditional psychotherapy, but prefer to come from a "whole person" strength-based approach rather than the traditional "illness-based" approach. I like to use the other senses in addition to "the mind" and might make use of music, art, movement, or even aromatherapy approaches.
My approach seeks to offer genuine acceptance of who you are right now, helping you discover who you would like to be, and finding ways with you to make progress toward your goals. Edison said, "I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that do not work." I would appreciate an opportunity to look with you to finding ways that DO work for you.
Thank you for looking at my information. If you think we might work well together, please get in touch. If you don't feel a connection to me, there are many other very qualified persons on this site. Don't give up! Keep looking till you find someone that you think you would work well with! Someone is out there in the other profiles that would be a good match for you! I wish you the best, and applaud your courage in being willing to take a look at other options for your life if you are feeling troubled.

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually Impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

KS LSCSW LSCSW 1496

AZ LCSW LCSW-21937

OR LCSW L14851

MO LCSW 2022026451

NV LCSW 11141-C

WA LICSW LW00004122

ID LCSW LCSW-44088

MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-62799

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Murphree. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I especially appreciate how much she listens and compares my experience or observations to either clarify my view or outline my contradictions or challenges. Karen has done this with an incredible voice of compassion.

Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Such and amazing experience from day 1!

Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

10/10. One of the best therapists out there.

Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion

Karen is compassionate and a skilled therapist.

Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties

Karen has helped me through one of the toughest experiences of my life. I literally lost everything and my life has changed so much. Karen would listen comfort and her suggestions help me hang in. My journey in this phase is not over but I know with the help I've received from Karen I can manage the rough patches.

Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She has been amazing with listening and providing guidance. It sure helps to have someone to just talk to. She checks in to see how your doing and that helps so much.

Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes