Murphy Hall, LMSW, LCSW

Murphy Hall is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana. She offers therapy for adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and the stress of life changes. Murphy presents herself as affirming and direct, and she centers respect and curiosity in her work.

Murphy has eight years of clinical experience and focuses on concerns often tied to identity and emotional pain. She supports people dealing with LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, and the fallout from hurtful relationships. She also addresses more specific worries like body image, codependency, infidelity, and gender dysphoria.

Her practice blends practical tools and emotion-focused work. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness and emotionally-focused approaches. Sessions aim to teach skills for emotion regulation, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build clearer communication patterns.

Murphy describes her style as collaborative and trauma-informed. She emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship where identity is honored rather than treated as a problem. That outlook shapes how she approaches topics like minority stress, kink and alternative sex culture, and issues related to HIV and shame.

Therapy is offered remotely in multiple formats to fit different needs. People in Indiana can expect practical strategies, steady support during transitions, and a focus on honest, respectful work toward personal goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include concrete exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which can be reviewed during video or phone sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions. It teaches ways to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck, which can be useful when managing identity stress or life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills are frequently useful for people coping with intense feelings or relationship conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, strengths, and preferences and then try methods that fit the client's needs. That decision happens together and can change as work progresses.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let the therapist and client use shared exercises and see nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing written reflection between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity during transitions.