Joseph Murphy , LPC-MHSP

Joseph Murphy is a Tennessee-licensed counselor with more than 20 years of professional experience. He holds the LPC-MHSP credential, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation, and has helped people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, obsessive-compulsive and bipolar disorders, as well as related concerns such as trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and family challenges, self-esteem and career issues, and caregiver stress.

His practice is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He is a Christian and keeps his work consistent with a Christian worldview, though he does not identify his practice solely as Christian counseling. Clinically, his orientation is primarily cognitive behavioral, and he also uses principles and skills from dialectical behavior therapy and other therapeutic styles to adapt treatment to each person’s needs.

Joseph recognizes that change is difficult and that most of the work of growth happens outside of sessions. He aims to be patient, supportive, and encouraging while helping people build practical coping strategies and skills to pursue the life they want.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Joseph Murphy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-focused approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, panic, and other mood-related concerns.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, anger, and self-harm behaviors by teaching concrete skills to manage strong responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joseph works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He combines evidence-based techniques with supportive, client-centered care to tailor treatment over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can provide structured, effective care in these formats, allowing clients to practice skills and progress in ways that suit their daily lives.