Anna Murphy , LMHC

Anna Murphy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa with nine years of professional experience across clinical and community settings. She has provided care in psychiatric hospitals, schools, community mental health centers, and private agencies, working with people from early childhood through older adulthood. Her practice includes support for persistent and chronic mental illness, life transitions, trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance use, involvement with child welfare systems, codependency, grief and loss, and difficulties with emotional regulation.

Anna holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa, where she studied Psychology and Studio Arts with a minor in Sociology, and she earned a Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling from The College of New Rochelle in 2015. Her clinical stance is warm and interactive, grounded in client-centered values that treat people as experts on their own experiences while offering guidance and skill-building. She integrates trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. Anna also incorporates expressive therapy modalities for clients who are open to creative exploration.

As an LMHC, Anna is trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of mental health concerns. She focuses on helping clients develop tailored coping strategies, improve communication and relationships, and navigate complex life challenges with practical tools and empathic support.