Ann Murray, LMHC — Therapist in Washington

Hi there, I'm Ann!

I consider it an honor to be part of your unique journey to living the life you'd like to lead. My goal is to listen deeply, honor your experiences, and provide safety, understanding, and support as you utilize the skills that work for you in achieving your goals.

My focus

I specialize in supporting those who have experienced trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic shame, attachment issues, depression, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, relationship issues, and personal identity exploration. I meet you where you are in your story and assist you in creating the next chapters of where you want to go.

My approach

I hope to be a source of relief by joining you on your healing journey. I prioritize being non-judgmental so you can freely discuss whatever concerns you. I believe therapy heals because it is relational, and developing an authentic and trusting rapport can shift old patterns and give you courage to try new paths.

My communication style

It's important to me that you feel safe in therapy, and I'm gentle in my approach to getting to know you and your goals. I use active listening and will check in to see if we can explore areas that might be key to your difficulties or resilience. Feedback is a priority, and I'll check in each session to make sure I'm on the right track.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always been a good listener and felt from an early age that being there for others was my calling. I'm fascinated by the human mind and spirit, and believe people have much more in common than we have differences. I value being authentic, open, dependable, kind, and non-judgmental in my work with others.

My goals for you

I'll assist you in clarifying the issues that concern you and making sure we agree on your comfort and strengths in how we address them. I want our time to be both healing and productive, so we can change course whenever needed to make sure our session is what you want it to be.

Our first session

Our first session will focus on what you'd like to get out of therapy and how we can work together to make that happen. I'll ask questions about what's most comfortable for you in how we approach our sessions, and build a plan around what works for you.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, Caucasian or White
Non-denominational, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Focus populations

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 35 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Radford University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ann Murray