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Tolana Murphy

LPC, LCPC

Tolana Murphy , LPC, LCPC

Therapist in Arizona

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About Tolana

Tolana Murphy is a licensed counselor who brings an empathetic, practical approach to supporting people through difficult life transitions and mental health challenges. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio with over seven years of clinical experience working across varied settings. Her background includes work with adolescents in intensive outpatient programs, adults facing severe mental illness, patients in substance abuse detox inpatient units, and individuals experiencing a first psychotic break.

She has provided community mental health services and medication assisted treatment, and she supports both individuals and groups. Over the course of her career she has helped hundreds of people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, mental illness, and addiction. Tolana describes her counseling style as eclectic - drawing from multiple evidence-informed methods to meet each person where they are.

Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with Brief Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, allowing her to tailor interventions to the needs of the client. She aims to offer careful, compassionate counseling that prioritizes understanding the whole person. Tolana earned a Bachelor of Arts with a primary focus in psychology from the University of Toledo and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. She holds the LPC and LCPC professional credentials, which are state-issued licenses that authorize clinical practice and the provision of counseling services.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes by teaching practical acceptance skills and value-driven goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering tools to reframe unhelpful thinking and develop new coping strategies for depression, anxiety, and many other concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and empowered to explore their own solutions; it can be particularly helpful for those seeking support with self-esteem, relationships, and personal growth.

Tolana approaches treatment collaboratively, and finding the right approach is part of the process. She works with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant. This collaborative stance helps ensure care is personalized rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access professional support from different locations. For many people, the convenience of remote sessions supports more consistent engagement and allows therapists to apply ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques in ways that suit each client's daily life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Tolana Murphy have?

She has 10 years of experience.

Is Tolana Murphy a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: LPC, LCPC. License details: OR LPC C10317, ID LCPC 7871561.

In which languages does Tolana Murphy provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Tolana Murphy located?

She is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Tolana Murphy as my therapist?

You can work with Tolana Murphy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tolana Murphy work with international clients?

Tolana Murphy does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tolana Murphy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesHoardingLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Arizona, Kentucky, Ohio, Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Utah, Missouri, Wyoming, Oregon

Languages

English

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