Dr. Chastity Murray , LMHC

Dr. Chastity Murray is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who brings a pragmatic, person-focused approach to therapy. With 15 years of experience supporting people through depression, stress and anxiety, substance use concerns, career exploration, grief and loss, family dynamics, and both offenders and victims of domestic violence, she concentrates on helping individuals identify clear goals and take concrete steps toward them.

She values the courage it takes to ask for help and centers sessions on collaboration, using solution-focused methods alongside client-centered principles to tailor work to each person's lived experience. Her role is to support clients while also offering thoughtful challenges that encourage deeper self-examination and progress toward self-identified outcomes. In practice she aims to create a compassionate atmosphere where practical strategies and personal insight come together to foster meaningful change.

Dr. Murray combines direct problem-solving with an emphasis on the person at the center of treatment, guiding clients to clarify priorities, build coping skills, and move toward the changes they want to make.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Dr. Chastity Murray integrates client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies into online sessions to meet each person where they are. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and supports clients in exploring their values and emotions, which can be helpful for relationship challenges, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical skills, a useful approach for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on building immediate, actionable steps toward a client's goals, making it well suited for people who want focused, goal-directed progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Murray works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods to fit those priorities rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. This partnership helps shape a plan that feels both realistic and meaningful.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to engage from locations that work for them. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and other obligations while accessing licensed professionals who can provide guidance and support.