- 20 years experience
- Client-centered care
- CBT and DBT approaches
About Joseph
Joseph Murphy is a licensed counselor in Tennessee with more than 20 years of professional experience. He brings a steady, respectful approach and aims to meet people where they are. He says change is difficult and offers patience and encouragement as people work toward goals.
Joseph uses mostly cognitive behavioral ideas in session. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as needed. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings to reduce stress and manage strong feelings.
He helps with everyday worries such as anxiety, panic attacks, stress, and anger. He also supports people facing depression, bipolar concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, grief, and trauma. Work with caregivers, parenting strain, workplace problems, sleep and eating issues, and self-esteem are also part of his practice.
Joseph describes his style as respectful and compassionate. He acknowledges that clients do most of the work and commits to offering steady support and encouragement along the way.
If someone is considering therapy, he asks for realistic expectations and a willingness to try new strategies. He welcomes straightforward conversations about faith and values while keeping therapy focused on the client’s goals.
How his approaches translate to online work
Joseph commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in his practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying new ways of responding; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then recommend approaches to try. The plan can change based on what feels most helpful to the person he is working with, and he frames this as a collaborative process.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises, skill practice, and homework between meetings in a way that fits everyday routines. Licensed professionals and therapists can help tailor session length and frequency to match each person's schedule and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joseph commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, anger, depression, and mood-related issues including bipolar disorder. He also addresses trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, caregiver stress, and workplace concerns.
What is his approach and therapy style?
He uses a mostly cognitive behavioral orientation and also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize practical skills and straightforward, respectful conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LPC-MHSP, which is listed as TN LPC-MHSP, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.