Erin Murphy, LPCC

Erin Murphy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment ideas to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and other concerns. Erin aims to meet clients where they are and build plans that fit their daily lives.

Erin has about 10 years of clinical experience and holds multiple graduate degrees from the University of Kentucky. She draws on a background in counseling psychology and philosophy to help people think through values, choices, and coping strategies. Her work balances practical skills with reflective conversation.

Her approach is person-centered and non-directive, meaning the client guides the topics and pace. Erin often introduces psychoeducation and simple behavioral experiments to test what works in real life. She uses ACT ideas to focus on values and committed action while borrowing tools from CBT and DBT when helpful.

She provides care that is LGBTQ+ affirming and attentive to neurodivergent experiences, including concerns related to ADHD and autism. Erin also addresses relationship strain, grief, trauma, substance use, sleep problems, and work-related burnout. Sessions are aimed at clear, achievable goals rather than vague promises.

Sessions run 45 minutes and are offered by video, phone, chat, or text-based messaging during weekdays. People start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling through the service dashboard. Erin encourages messages with questions before beginning therapy.

How CBT, ACT, and Attachment ideas work online

Erin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT focuses on practical experiments and simple skills people can try between sessions to see what helps.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which centers on values and purposeful action. ACT helps people notice internal experiences without getting stuck and choose actions that align with what matters to them. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand relationship patterns and improve communication and connection when those areas are important.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Erin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, and then tailor techniques from CBT, ACT, or attachment work to fit the person’s needs. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic.

Online therapy here is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Chat and text messaging let people send notes or questions between sessions and fit support into a busy day.