Anna Murphy , LMHC

—About

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practising in Iowa, with 9 years of clinical experience.

I received my Bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in 2012 and graduated from The college of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, New York with my Masters of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling in 2015.

—How I Work

My clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

My approach to therapy is warm, interactive, and client centered, and I am here to empower and support you.

I aim to assist clients in learning the strategies and coping skills best tailored to their individual situation.

—Who I Help

I work with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression.

I have experience with persistent/chronic mental illness, life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance use, DHS involvement, codependency, grief and loss, and individuals who are struggling with managing their emotions.

—Frequently Asked Questions

—Background

Credential

LMHC

Licensed in

Iowa

Education

the University of Iowa; The college of New Rochelle

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Languages

English