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About Anna
Anna Murphy is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Iowa with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and challenges related to family and parenting. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.
Her work draws on straightforward, practical methods. Sessions use talk therapy plus skill practice and problem-solving. Anna aims to help people notice patterns, try small experiments, and build skills that make daily tasks easier. She also offers approaches that address intense emotional reactions and traumatic memories when needed.
Before her current role she worked in psychiatric hospitals, schools, community mental health centers, and private agencies. That experience included supporting people from early childhood through older adulthood, and working with persistent or chronic mental illness, substance use, and involvement with child welfare services.
Anna completed a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Iowa and a Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling from the College of New Rochelle. As an LMHC she uses evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside trauma-focused work. She can include expressive therapies when a client is open to them.
In sessions she emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set small, clear goals and practices skills between meetings. This can include managing intense emotions, coping with grief, reducing anxiety, or addressing difficulties tied to caregiving and blended family life.
How sessions work
How Anna applies therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that line up with those values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making changes when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help reduce the intensity of disturbing memories when trauma is a concern.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Sessions can shift as needs change, combining skill work, emotional regulation tools, or trauma interventions as appropriate.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around caregiving, work breaks, or school pickups. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or meetings without video when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and home practice so skills are useful between sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to home life?
She helps with stress tied to family roles, communication problems, blended family issues, and parenting strain. Relationship and intimacy-related concerns are also included.
What style of therapy does she use in sessions?
Sessions use client-centered approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Trauma-focused techniques and expressive methods may be added when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience in settings such as psychiatric hospitals, schools, community mental health centers, and private agencies. That includes work with a wide range of ages and long-term mental health conditions.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa. Her training includes a Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session. That process connects you to the next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.