Profile / United States
Sarah DuVall Murray, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood
See online therapy options- CBT and DBT methods
- Practical coping skills
- Adult mood issues
About Sarah
Sarah DuVall Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and reactions to trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and mood-related difficulties such as bipolar concerns.
She listens to each person's story and works together with them to identify what feels unhelpful. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that get in the way. Practical skills and clear explanations are used so clients can try different ways of responding to stress and low mood.
Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) methods alongside psychodynamic ideas. That means she combines skill-building for coping and emotion regulation with conversations about past patterns that continue to affect day-to-day life. She may suggest readings or worksheets when those resources could help.
Her background includes outpatient and inpatient work, psychiatric emergency services, and community mental health with seriously mentally ill adults. That range informs a practical approach to common and complex problems. She draws on clinical knowledge and everyday language to explain what happens in sessions.
People who prefer a structured, skills-focused approach with space to talk about deeper patterns may find this style helpful. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered.
How CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Work in Online Sessions
Sarah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; this approach focuses on clear exercises and short practical assignments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for regulating strong emotions and improving distress tolerance in everyday situations. Psychodynamic therapy looks at historical patterns and relationships to see how they influence current reactions and choices.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made or needs change. The process involves checking what helps and what doesn’t and shifting focus when necessary.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people connect without video when that better suits them. Discuss practical arrangements during the intake so sessions match daily routines and technical needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and mood issues including bipolar disorder.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses through exercises and homework.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of experience including outpatient and inpatient care, psychiatric emergency services, and community mental health work with seriously mentally ill adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.