Alison Murphey
Marriage & Family Therapist -
You don’t have to let past experiences define your present, or even the future. Reach out today to explore how therapy can best help you.
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or defeat, as a result of a significant life change or trauma? Maybe a relationship has ended or a new phase of life has just begun. Perhaps you’re living with the long-term effects of abuse, illness/pain or other traumatic experiences. You may feel out of control of your life or emotions. Eventually, these things start to overflow into other areas of life…and yet despite how hard things are right now, you know there’s more to life than this.
Clients come to me looking for someone who isn’t cold and clinical, but instead creates a space where they feel safe opening up about some of the most intimate parts of their lives. I will help you break down the negative thought patterns that are holding you back, build healthy coping skills, and finally put down the burdens of your past. With me, you will be met with respect, compassion and understanding. As a therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, chronic pain/illness and addiction, I have the understanding and expertise to help you on this journey.
Having begun my career as a rape crisis advocate, I have worked with and learned from survivors of trauma for many years. This experience has allowed me to create multiple protocols for treating trauma, anxiety and their after-effects, including PTSD, depression, physical pain, negative self worth and addiction.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Addictions-Informed Professional, I am active in the field and frequently attend workshops and seminars to maintain my familiarity with cutting-edge techniques. I believe we are never done learning, and I am invested in my continual growth as a therapist.
I strongly believe in inclusivity and work hard to make my practice a safe place for everyone. With me you will find a safe sounding board to process and explore any areas of need. Together we will create a treatment plan tailored specifically for you, in order to help you navigate and manage current challenges and stressors.
Skills and Expertise
Abandonment
Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
Addiction
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Adjustment to College
Adult
Anxiety
Breakups
Codependency
college age
Communication Problems
Coping Mechanisms
Depression
Divorce and Divorce Adjustment
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Fear
Highly Sensitive Persons
Identity Issues
Inadequacy
Individuation
Midlife Crisis
Panic
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sexual assault
Stress
Alcohol Use
Chronic Pain or Illness
grief
Health Illness and Medical Issues
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Women's issue
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
EMDR
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Family Systems Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person Centered Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Telehealth-based
Therapy unique to each client
Trauma Focused Therapy
Humanistic
Modality