Courtney Murphy , LCSW

Courtney Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 25 years of professional experience. As an LCSW she blends clinical training with practical, compassionate care to help people navigate relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. Her work centers on creating treatment plans and conversations that are shaped by each person's circumstances, goals, and strengths.

Courtney approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and a steady emphasis on empowerment. She recognizes that seeking help takes courage and aims to support clients through change by tailoring strategies to what will work best for them. Her style prioritizes collaboration, clear communication, and developing tools clients can use between sessions.

She has developed extensive experience addressing issues such as abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, finding life purpose, midlife transitions, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress. Whether the need is short-term coping or longer-term exploration, Courtney offers informed, client-centered support designed to help people move toward greater well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Courtney uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's situation. She emphasizes skills-focused work to help manage anxiety and stress, teaching practical strategies for coping with panic, worry, and overwhelming emotions. She also provides grief-focused support that helps individuals process loss, explore meaning, and find adaptive ways to adjust to life changes. In relationships and communication work, she applies structured approaches to improve connection, address attachment and abandonment concerns, and resolve recurring conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Courtney collaborates with each client to determine what will feel most helpful. She listens to clients' goals and preferences, adjusts techniques as progress continues, and involves clients actively in planning treatment so that interventions match their needs and values.

Online therapy with Courtney offers flexibility in how people engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to get consistent support from licensed professionals, reduce barriers to attending sessions, and maintain momentum between appointments.