Jessica Murphy, LPC
Compassionate Arizona LPC for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse support
- Stress and anxiety care
- Relationship and intimacy work
About Jessica Murphy
Jessica Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona who brings two decades of experience working across community, residential, and outpatient settings. She uses a flexible blend of therapeutic methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs, drawing on evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Jessica has supported people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and food-related issues, addictions, and trauma and abuse, as well as challenges with intimacy, relationships, family dynamics, grief, anger, and self-esteem.
Her background includes helping individuals develop recovery skills for substance use concerns and working with those who have experienced intimate partner violence, codependency, chronic pain, dissociation, and other complex histories. She aims to create a therapeutic environment that balances safety with vitality - a space for honest self-exploration and practical skill-building. Jessica emphasizes collaboration, offering strategies and coping tools designed to reduce distress, strengthen daily functioning, and support longer-term wellbeing. She works in English and focuses on guiding clients through life transitions, co-morbid conditions, attachment and abandonment issues, and communication or control-related difficulties.
Her background includes helping individuals develop recovery skills for substance use concerns and working with those who have experienced intimate partner violence, codependency, chronic pain, dissociation, and other complex histories. She aims to create a therapeutic environment that balances safety with vitality - a space for honest self-exploration and practical skill-building. Jessica emphasizes collaboration, offering strategies and coping tools designed to reduce distress, strengthen daily functioning, and support longer-term wellbeing. She works in English and focuses on guiding clients through life transitions, co-morbid conditions, attachment and abandonment issues, and communication or control-related difficulties.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jessica Murphy have?
Jessica Murphy has 20 years of experience as a mental health professional.
Is Jessica Murphy a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: AZ LPC LPC-18479.
In which languages does Jessica Murphy provide therapy?
Jessica Murphy provides therapy in English.
Where is Jessica Murphy located?
Jessica Murphy is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Jessica Murphy as my therapist?
You can work with Jessica Murphy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jessica Murphy work with international clients?
Jessica Murphy does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jessica Murphy cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take actions aligned with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by emphasizing value-guided living rather than symptom elimination.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early relational experiences shape current connection, trust, and intimacy. This approach can help people working through abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship difficulties by exploring relational dynamics and building new interpersonal skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques like cognitive reframing and behavioral experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood challenges, and coping with life changes because it provides practical tools clients can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting techniques over time to ensure the work feels relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines, while licensed professionals adjust interventions to suit each format.