Heather Murphy, LCSW

Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and challenges tied to relationships and self-esteem. She also supports those facing parenting strain, caregiver stress, body image and eating concerns, and life changes such as separation or blended family adjustments. Heather works with adults and adolescents and brings a direct, kind presence to sessions.

Heather trained with a Master of Social Work from Simmons College and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Emmanuel College. She has 13 years of experience in mental health settings. That background includes work with clients dealing with trauma, first responder stress, fertility and cancer-related issues, and compassion fatigue.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and down-to-earth. She uses humor, creativity, and a clear, objective stance to help people sort through hard moments. Sessions emphasize practical skills and tools that can be used between meetings.

Clinically, Heather draws on client-centered therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities. She also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and values-based action.

Heather focuses on building a trusting relationship first, then teaches strategies for coping, communication, and decision making. She invites questions and works collaboratively to tailor goals that match a person's life and needs.

How Heather’s approaches translate to online therapy

Heather frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with health-related changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s lead to build trust and clarify goals.

She also blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to practice new skills between sessions. These methods are helpful for stress, relationship problems, and managing everyday challenges. Heather treats selecting an approach as a shared process; she will work with each person to find what fits their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing one method.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue care during life transitions. The original biography does not list which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your routine and technology. Licensed professionals adapt materials and skill practice to work well in remote settings so sessions stay focused on progress and real-life application.