Profile / United States
Julianna Murphy, LCPC, LMHC
Illinois
Licensed clinician - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT for thoughts and behavior
- Mindfulness and ACT skills
- Practical coping strategies
About Julianna
Julianna Murphy is an Illinois-licensed clinician with LCPC and LMHC credentials and six years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Julianna focuses on practical steps that help clients notice patterns of thinking and acting. She keeps sessions straightforward and concrete.
Julianna uses a mix of approaches to help people change unhelpful habits and reactions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts that get in the way and try different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help clients clarify what matters and build actions that match those values.
In sessions she emphasizes clear skills and small experiments. That can mean tracking a few thoughts between meetings, practicing a breathing or grounding exercise, or trying a short behavior change to see what happens. She explains techniques in plain language and checks in about what works.
Her work also addresses issues like trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, anger, career questions, bipolar and depression symptoms, and ADHD-related struggles. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, family problems, and workplace issues. These topics are approached with step-by-step strategies rather than abstract theory.
Julianna supports people who want concrete, manageable changes. She helps set clear goals, track progress, and adapt plans if something isn’t working. The emphasis is on practical tools that fit day-to-day life rather than long lectures.
How Julianna uses structured approaches in online work
Julianna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete experiments and short exercises that make daily patterns easier to see and change.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach as well, where she listens and reflects to keep the work grounded in the client’s goals.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. She will work with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals, preferences, and what feels practical. That collaborative selection helps shape session plans and homework between meetings.
Check the listing to confirm which session formats are currently offered, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so more energy goes into applying new skills. Therapists generally adapt exercises such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices for online sessions to keep the work focused and actionable.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. She also addresses trauma, grief, eating concerns, anger, career matters, bipolar and depression, and ADHD-related struggles.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and tracking what helps.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in clinical settings. Her work centers on skills and brief experiments to test new ways of responding.
Which licenses does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Illinois. Her practice is located in Illinois.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify session formats. Please check the provider’s listing for the formats offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details should be reviewed on the service sign-up page.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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