Tolana Murphy , LPC, LCPC

Tolana Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) in Ohio with over seven years of clinical experience. She has worked across a range of care settings, including adolescents in Intensive Outpatient programs, adults with severe mental illness, substance abuse detox inpatient units, and adults experiencing a first psychotic break.

In addition to inpatient and intensive outpatient work, she has provided community mental health services and medication assisted treatment, supporting both individual clients and group programs. Across these roles she has assisted hundreds of patients navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, serious mental illness, and addiction.

Her counseling style is eclectic and person-focused, reflecting the understanding that no single method fits every individual. She draws from multiple evidence-informed modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, adapting techniques to meet each client where they are.

She emphasizes careful, compassionate care with a goal of understanding the whole person. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Toledo with a primary focus in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University.

Could Virtual Counseling Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One key advantage is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or to access support from different locations.

Sessions are offered by licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they seek a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers a practical and effective way to pursue mental health goals while balancing the demands of everyday life.