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About Joseph
Joseph Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider status (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee and has over 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, obsessive-compulsive challenges, bipolar disorder, and caregiving strain. Joseph notes parenting and family concerns among his focuses and includes grief, sleep and eating problems, and workplace stress in his caseload.
His day-to-day style is straightforward and practical. He draws mainly on cognitive behavioral therapy, and also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness strategies. Sessions usually involve looking at thoughts and behaviors, trying small experiments, and practicing skills that reduce distress.
Joseph says faith informs his outlook and that he keeps his practice consistent with a Christian worldview, while not labeling himself strictly as a Christian counselor. He works with adults in Tennessee and conducts sessions in English.
He asks for an active role from the person in therapy - clients do most of the work while he offers guidance and encouragement. That balance is meant to help people manage day-to-day problems and make steady changes over time.
For practical steps, Joseph uses a short matching questionnaire and scheduling flow to begin a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. He does not take international clients.
How sessions work
How Joseph uses evidence-based approaches online
Joseph works mainly from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) framework, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation and often involves practice between sessions.He also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, which teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help with strong emotions, impulsivity, and stress from caregiving or workplace conflict.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Joseph will discuss your goals, preferences, and what feels workable, then suggest strategies to try. He expects the person in therapy to be active in applying skills between sessions while he provides guidance and feedback.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that learning CBT or DBT skills can be practiced effectively in remote sessions when the structure supports regular follow-up.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, OCD, bipolar symptoms, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting and family-related stress, and workplace issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, skills-based approach rooted in cognitive behavioral work, with DBT and mindfulness techniques added when useful.
How long has he been practicing?
He has around 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Tennessee as an LPC-MHSP and sees adults in that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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