Julianna Murphy , LCPC, LMHC

Julianna Murphy is a licensed therapist in Illinois with six years of professional experience helping adults navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. She supports clients dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, and struggles with motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Julianna emphasizes a collaborative approach that encourages clients to explore thoughts and feelings at a manageable pace.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental, open setting where concerns are welcomed and examined with care. She aims to make space for honest conversation so individuals can identify patterns, clarify goals, and build practical coping strategies. Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, Julianna offers steady support throughout the process of working toward a more fulfilling life.

Julianna holds professional counseling credentials - LCPC and LMHC - which indicate licensure as a clinical professional counselor and as a mental health counselor. She uses evidence-informed methods to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and priorities, assisting people who want to manage symptoms, strengthen relationships, or develop greater self-understanding and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Julianna integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. ACT can be useful for people coping with anxiety, stress, or life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for changing behavior and easing symptoms; CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and panic-related concerns. In addition, client-centered therapy provides a warm, empathetic framework where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to build self-awareness and confidence.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Julianna works collaboratively with clients to select and adapt methods based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Julianna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to focus on practical tools and supportive conversation in a format that suits the client.