Joseph Murphy, LPC-MHSP

Joseph Murphy is a licensed professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience in Tennessee. He works with people who are worn down by stress and anxiety and helps them find steadier coping strategies. He also supports those facing anger, depression, obsessive thoughts, bipolar mood shifts, and grief.

He approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Joseph describes his work as largely cognitive behavioral in orientation, and he also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness when helpful. He says clients do most of the work, while he offers structure, tools, and encouragement.

Joseph keeps his practice consistent with a Christian worldview, though he does not label himself a Christian counselor. He aims to honor each person’s beliefs and values while focusing on practical changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

In therapy he breaks problems into manageable steps. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns of thinking, practice coping skills, and try small behavioral experiments. Sessions move at a pace the person can manage, with attention to building skills that transfer into everyday life.

People who want clear tools for managing panic, intrusive thoughts, mood swings, or workplace stress may find this approach useful. He emphasizes patience, steady progress, and encouragement as people work toward their goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment, helping them feel heard and guiding them to their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as new challenges or progress appear.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins during life transitions. It also allows focus on skill practice between sessions and flexible ways to follow up on progress without changing the plan.