Linda Murphy, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Linda!

My approach is whole-person, supporting mind, body, and soul. I work with a variety of populations to help you find balance and wellness.

My focus

I use a trauma-informed lens to work with individuals. Together, we will explore the complexity of physiological, cognitive, conscious, and unconscious responses and implement strength-based skills and tools that support mental health recovery.

My approach

I use an eclectic approach tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and trauma-informed methods, I help you build on your strengths and develop tools that support lasting mental health recovery.

My communication style

My style is transparent, empathetic, and non-judgmental, creating safety and trust in our therapeutic relationship. I use humor when appropriate to help you feel at ease.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey in the mental health field started in 1999 as a mental health worker in various programs in community-based mental health systems of care. My desire is to increase awareness of mental health wellness and decrease stigma.

My goals for you

Goals are driven by what you want to achieve. I use SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Bound—to guide our work together and track your progress.

Our first session

The first session focuses on building rapport and learning your history, what brought you to therapy, what you want to address, your strengths, and the outcome you desire from our work together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Clinical Counseling/Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Linda Murphy