
Jessica Murphy
Board-certified art therapist with 20 years' experience
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Board-certified art therapist with 20 years' experience
Start with Jessica MurphyLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Jessica Murphy is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with 20 years of clinical experience and board certification in art therapy. She has practiced in a variety of community, residential, and outpatient settings, adapting her methods to meet the needs of each individual she sees.
She is comfortable using a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and solution-based therapy. Jessica has worked extensively with people facing addiction and has provided recovery skills as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor since 2007, with that certification issued in Arizona in 2021.
Over the years she has supported clients experiencing moderate to severe symptoms associated with panic attacks, anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, psychosis, and PTSD. She has also treated individuals affected by intimate partner violence, codependence, eating disorders, and chronic pain.
Jessica aims to cultivate a space that feels safe yet lively enough to encourage self-exploration and processing of current or past experiences as needed. She focuses on sharing practical skills and strategies designed to reduce symptoms and stress while increasing clients' sense of strength and overall wellness.
Many people wonder whether digital counseling can genuinely help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
A major benefit is convenience and flexibility - individuals can connect in the format that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
Sessions are delivered by licensed professionals, and if someone decides they want a different fit, it is possible to switch therapists. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible, effective option for addressing everyday mental health needs and life transitions.