Hello my name is Kathleen,
My therapeutic style is warm, focused, interactive and compassionate. My style includes the ability to be structural and direct. Having worked in this field for 20 years I have gained my therapy experience from a range of concerns and populations.I completed my master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University in California. Now I am a licensed mental health counselor in Florida.
I will treat you as a unique individual and customize the therapy to meet your situation. I have enjoyed working in many different states from the East to West coast. This cultural experience makes my practice, one that is sensitive to many from a variety of cultural backgrounds and experiences.
As your therapist my approach is multidimensional drawing from Cognitive Behavioral, Positive Psychology, and Solution Focused.It would be my privilege to work with you in a safe and nonjudgmental space as you process, through the challenges life is presenting you right now.
Let's explore your goals together and I will assist you in finding the joy you deserve in life. You are welcome to message me anytime through Better Help.
Specialties:
Compassion Fatigue
Couples Therapy
Coping with Life Changes
Depression
Grief and Loss
Self Esteem
Stress and Anxiety
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathleen Murphy. 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 have had the benefit of working with Kathleen for over a year to help me navigate through many areas of my life. She is such a good listener and has a depth and breadth of insightfulness to give me the encouragement I need along with her guidance for better solutions to move things in a positive direction. I highly recommend her as a knowledgeable and compassionate therapist.
Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Thank you! :)
Written on Oct 19, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Really great Therapist, flexible with her schedule!
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Very kind and understanding. Makes therapy easy.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amazing
Written on Mar 27, 2025 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Very sweet, professional and an amazing listener.
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing
Written on Aug 03, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Kathleen is amazing and listens to everything you have to say with no judgement and has a library of resources that I use and give to others who may be going through what I was going through. I can’t recommend her enough!
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I was hesitant to start therapy, there were a lot of “what if’s”. I was mostly worried about not finding the right therapist and dreaded having to potentially go through different therapists to find the right fit for what I needed to work on. I’m thankful that I go matched with Kathleen and I’ve gained so much insight in the few sessions I’ve had with her. She is attentive, compassionate, nonjudgmental , and very skilled/knowledgeable in what she does. She has made this journey so much easier and I look forward to getting where I need to be.
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
In such short time of being in therapy Kathleen has helped me in such way I am glad I found her .
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Amazing therapist! She has helped me grow tremendously and I am so grateful for her and all she has helped me with!
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kathleen is very compassionate and I feel very comfortable talking to her. She really cares and will assist in providing tools for success. It’s been great working with her thus far! Recommended her!
Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kathleen is amazing. The first therapist (after a lifetime of therapists) that actually “gets” me. She is thoughtful, experienced and makes me feel safe. Highly recommended.
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
She really listens and validates what I say
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Kathleen is great!
Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have had weekly sessions with Kathleen for about two months now. She is such a lovely person with a warm, gentle and nonjudgmental approach and I am constantly looking forward to our sessions. She helps me put into words what I am feeling and how I can address it as well as encouraging me when I make progress or need support. This is the first time I am doing therapy and I feel so lucky to have found her on my first shot! Truly a wonderful therapist and I have seen positive changes in my life because of the work we do in our sessions.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathleen was the first therapist to actually help me. She helped me work through a lifetime of family trauma and personal issues. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have been working with Kathleen for a few months now and her non judgmental and warm approach has given me a safe space to talk about my issues. Her support and her insights have been so valuable to me and have helped me move forward more courageously. I highly recommend Kathleen.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She's smart and easy to talk to. Very down to earth and kind. She left me feeling lighter every time we chatted.
Written on Jan 07, 2023 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kathleen has helped me for months. She’s helped me overcome divorce and heal. She’s helped me with setting boundaries and my mental health. She really listens and is very warm and encouraging.
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kathleen has been wonderful to talk to. She asks thought provoking questions and gives great suggestions on overcoming obstacles. She makes you feel at ease and like she’s a friend that you’ve had for many years. Your session seems to fly by when you speak with her.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
The most wonderful, encouraging and kind person I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Kathleen is really helping me understand the way my brain works and how it’s connected to the problems I face in life.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She listens to what I am saying and can easily translate my random thoughts and ramblings in to a simple statement of what I’m looking for. And helps with tools that are helpful
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Kathleen is supportive, understanding and brings a lot of experience to her conversations. I feel comfortable being completely honest with her, and our conversations flow very naturally. She’s great at listening, and asks the right questions.
Written on Jul 16, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Kathleen has been a great guide and support. She helped me to feel at ease as I took my "first time in therapy" steps. I look forward to every session. Even when I am unsure of what I might say or if I have the energy to meet, I am always glad that I take the time to speak with Kathleen. Thank you.
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Incredibly relatable, helps me feel like I can solve many of my stressors by leaning into my intuition and being confident in my self and abilities.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Kathleen is fantastic! She has provided me with exactly what I needed. There was 2-3 sessions where we really dug into what the crux of my issues were, and from there have consistently worked to improve my self esteem, confidence, and minimize my fears and concerns. While I still struggle a bit, I have improved significantly over the few months that I have been seeing Kathleen! I highly recommend her, especially for others suffering from imposter syndrome, struggling with professional confidence, or personal confidence.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I can’t thank Kathleen enough for being so understanding and compassionate with me. Kathleen gave me a space where I could express myself and be heard, she also gave great advice and tips to help improve myself.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief
She is amazing!!
Written on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Kathleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathleen and I have been working together for a few months. I had been skeptical of therapy but decided to give it a try because I felt I really needed the guidance and help from a professional. Kathleen has been extremely supportive through the difficult time I have been going through. I feel very comfortable discussing my issues with her and she always has insight that helps propel me forward on my journey in life. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with relationships, both romantic and familial. I am thankful I was paired with Kathleen.
Written on Oct 22, 2020 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 months
Kathleen has been great.
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Kathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
I’ve only been chatting with Kathleen for a few weeks and it’s been great. She shows she cares and wants to help with all problems, no matter how big or small.
Written on Jul 23, 2020 after therapy with Kathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and adhd
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