Murphy Hall
LMSW, LCSW
Indiana
Queer-affirming therapist focused on practical change
Continue with MurphyAt a glance
- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Indiana / 34009453A; LMSW, Michigan / 6801121938; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06661700
- NPI
- 1417516790
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical skill building
About Murphy
Murphy Hall is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Indiana. She offers a calm, affirming presence for adults who are sorting through identity questions, relationship stress, anxiety, or the effects of past trauma. Murphy describes her approach as respectful and curious, and she centers clients' identities rather than trying to change them.
Murphy brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions. She commonly uses tools from Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and build momentum. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and practice different ways of responding.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and on understanding emotional reactions. Murphy emphasizes emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when intense feelings make daily life hard. She also uses trauma-informed strategies for people healing from abuse or painful experiences, always matching pace to the person's readiness.
Her practice pays attention to issues common in LGBT and queer communities, such as minority stress, gender questions, and sexual identity exploration. Other areas Murphy supports include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes like separation or infidelity.
Prospective clients schedule through the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect. Murphy works collaboratively to set goals and plan next steps that fit each person's life and pace.
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How Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and CBT work online
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people explore their own reasons for change. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping you identify small steps that match your values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that align with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Murphy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together you will try strategies and adjust the plan if something does not fit. This collaborative process helps find what actually helps in day-to-day life.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. It can also allow people to use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Murphy will help select an approach and session arrangement that fits each person's schedule and needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
LGBTTrauma and abuseAlso works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
8+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Murphy address?
Murphy works with adults around LGBT identity, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on topics like body image, codependency, commitment issues, and gender dysphoria.
What is Murphy's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and trauma-informed. She uses curiosity and respect to help people set goals and try practical skills in session.
How long has Murphy been practicing?
Murphy has eight years of clinical experience providing therapy to adults in multiple areas of concern.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Murphy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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