Steven Murray, LMSW

Steven Murray is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five decades of experience in mental health. He presents himself as a coach and cheerleader, offering support, encouragement, and practical direction for people facing difficult life moments.

He has worked across hospitals, clinics, group homes, and schools over many years. That breadth means he has talked with people about stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and bipolar concerns. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and living with attention differences such as ADHD.

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) regularly alongside other methods. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-focused ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work when they fit the situation. In sessions he offers practical tools, new perspectives, and exercises people can try between meetings.

He values humor and everyday interests - music, nature walks, and reading - as part of a healthier life. Steven is visually impaired and notes how technology has supported his independence, which shapes a practical, problem-solving stance in therapy.

People who want straightforward feedback, clear goals, and a mix of encouragement and direction may find his way of working a good match. For specific session formats and scheduling details, confirm current options before booking.

How his approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and commit to small steps that reflect those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical tools to change them; it is often used for mood, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early connections affect current relationships and communication, helping people improve intimacy and conflict patterns.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try approaches that fit the client’s situation and adjust the plan as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time so people can use appointment slots more flexibly. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they focus on practice, homework, and conversation that can be done by video or phone, but please verify which formats this therapist offers before scheduling.