she/her
Kathleen Murphy
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students
Years of Experience
9+
I am able to see and appreciate my clients personal power, unique gifts and assist them in seeing the light out of the darkness.
License number
#86812
Therapy style
My years of specialized training and experience have equipped me with skills in various therapeutic approaches. I have a background in treating co-occurring disorders (substance abuse treatment and mental health). I customize my approach to meet the needs and presenting problems of my clients and direct their treatment to establish a therapeutic alliance in order to facilitate the bridge to health.
I continuously strive to maintain an engaging spirit and good humor; I am able to engage clients from various backgrounds in their quest to learn, improve and emerge as more effective human beings. I am able to see and appreciate my clients personal power, unique gifts and assist them in seeing the light out of the darkness.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
BA - Social Science, Chapman University
MA - Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Chapman University
Interests
I enjoy exercising, walking my dogs, attending concerts and spending time with family and friends