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Kirk Murdock, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Stress and Addiction focused
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- ACT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Kirk
Kirk Murdock is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also helps clients facing grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and the practical fallout from mood and personality challenges.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing new ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the main approaches he uses to break down problems into clear, manageable steps.
Kirk also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. That means sessions include values-based goals, mindful awareness exercises, and time to reflect on what matters most. Motivational interviewing techniques appear when people want help making a change with substance use or behavior patterns.
Expect a therapist who listens first, then offers concrete tools you can try between sessions. He helps people track progress and adjust strategies as circumstances change. The work is practical: small experiments, behavior changes, and clearer choices.
He offers services in English and accepts international clients. For people in Florida or elsewhere, he combines short-term problem solving with longer-term coping skills when that fits the person's goals.
How his approaches adapt to online work
CBT is about breaking problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, then testing changes in small steps. It helps with anxiety, panic, obsessions, mood problems, and many everyday stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and present-moment awareness, helping people act toward what matters even when feelings are difficult. Client-Centered Therapy creates space for the person to guide the conversation and reflect on their own goals and choices.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kirk treats that as a collaborative process. He will discuss what fits best based on the person's problems, goals, and how they prefer to work. Plans can shift as progress and priorities change.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, or use quieter surroundings. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Ask about session length, frequency, and any technical preferences when scheduling so sessions match everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and related mood or personality issues.
How does he typically work with clients?
He uses direct conversation and practical exercises. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and habits, trying small changes, and tracking results over time.
What is his clinical background?
He has eight years of professional experience providing mental health care in clinical settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific session delivery methods.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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