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Bridget Murphy, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused steps
- Body image work
About Bridget
Bridget Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem problems, and relationship concerns. Bridget also supports people dealing with life changes, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, and ADHD.
Her approach favors practical, goal-focused work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect what matters to the person. Solution-Focused techniques are used to set small, measurable steps toward the client's goals.
Bridget pays attention to everyday pressures such as communication breakdowns, isolation, and guilt or shame. She offers guidance for people facing divorce or separation and for parents navigating pregnancy and postpartum adjustments. Young adult issues and men’s concerns are also part of her focus areas.
Sessions include work on body image, intimacy, and rebuilding routines after life disruption. Expect clear strategies for coping during stressful times and practical ways to change routines that keep problems going. Bridget helps people identify small experiments to try between sessions and then reviews what worked.
People meet a clinician who aims to be straightforward and organized in sessions. The emphasis is on noticing patterns, learning simple skills, and tracking progress. To begin, clients use the site’s matching process to schedule a first session.
How Bridget Uses CBT and Related Approaches Online
Bridget commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on practical steps such as tracking thoughts, testing small experiments, and building routines that reduce anxiety or low mood.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and reflect what matters to the person. That approach supports clearer goals by keeping the person’s priorities at the center. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term, measurable goals and identify immediate next steps that move a person forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Bridget will discuss options with each person and agree on methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans can shift as progress is reviewed so the work stays practical and goal-oriented.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework for whatever session format is arranged to keep progress moving.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship questions, addictions, intimacy-related and eating issues, and ADHD.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through short experiments and behavioral changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential listed as FL LCSW.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Florida and holds the Florida LCSW credential shown in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking; the profile does not list specific formats.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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