Julianna Murphy, LCPC, LMHC

Julianna Murphy is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns. She works with clients on self-esteem, motivation, grief, and coping with life changes. Her approach is straightforward and supportive for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

She aims to make sessions a calm place to talk without judgment. Julianna creates time to listen first, then helps clients identify small, practical steps to try between meetings. She uses plain language and concrete tools so progress feels measurable.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values and build actions that match those priorities. Mindfulness and client-centered principles guide how she stays present and responsive in sessions.

Julianna brings six years of clinical experience and holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and an Indiana Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential. She combines problem-solving strategies with supportive conversation to help people gain clarity and regain momentum.

People who choose her often want practical skills they can use right away. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on the goals the client sets. Julianna supports work on issues such as trauma, eating or body-image concerns, career stress, ADHD, and caregiving strain.

Her style is patient and goal-oriented. She helps clients set realistic steps, check progress, and adjust plans so change feels doable over time.

How online therapy uses CBT and ACT to help you

Julianna commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then testing new, practical ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them, which can help with motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julianna will discuss different methods during the first sessions and collaborate with each person to choose what fits their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full sessions that include visual cues, while phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or for focused check-ins. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions, shift plans quickly, or use shorter exchanges during a busy day. These options make it easier to get consistent support without rearranging major parts of a schedule.