Steven Murray , LMSW

Steven Murray is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan who holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Detroit. His doctoral degree signifies advanced training in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, and his LMSW credential indicates a licensed master social worker with clinical practice qualifications. With 48 years of experience across hospitals, clinics, group homes, and schools, he has provided care to people of all ages and varied socioeconomic backgrounds.

He has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress reactions, adjustment to life changes, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, intellectual challenges, criminal forensic issues, and serious chronic mental illness. His clinical training has included psychodynamic methods, behavior modification, and cognitive behavior therapy. Today he typically draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central framework while blending other approaches when they meet a client’s needs.

Murray frames his role as part coach and part cheerleader, offering support, encouragement, fresh perspectives, and direction without judgment. He values positive humor as a tool for healthier outlooks and better well-being. Blind himself, he embraces science and technology for independence and daily life. He holds an undergraduate degree in Instrumental Music from Central Michigan University and promotes music, nature walks, and reading as constructive self-care activities, while maintaining an active interest in current events.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people connect with their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by promoting psychological flexibility and purposeful living.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and attachment concerns by fostering safer ways to relate and communicate.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, stress, and many everyday coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven Murray works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting techniques over time to support meaningful progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and support is also available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around daily life, access help from home, and maintain continuity when in-person visits are not feasible, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide focused, goal-oriented treatment.