Heather Murphy

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW New Hampshire

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Heather

Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Hampshire who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

With 13 years of clinical experience, she brings a compassionate, client-centered approach that emphasizes practical skills for coping with parenting challenges, career issues, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, ADHD-related difficulties, and caregiver or compassion fatigue.

Her style is warm, interactive, and grounded in psychotherapy traditions that value the individual’s strengths and autonomy. Heather blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and motivational strategies alongside a humanistic, client-centered stance.

She aims to create a collaborative space where creativity, humor, and clear tools come together to support clients as they work toward meaningful change. Heather welcomes conversations about practical goals and skill development, whether someone needs short-term coaching around life changes or longer-term work on deeper patterns.

She encourages prospective clients to reach out with questions and to consider whether her blend of structured techniques and empathic support fits their needs.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice concrete skills that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many common life concerns because it focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes making room for difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be especially helpful for people coping with grief, chronic stress, or transitions who want to live in line with their values despite discomfort.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work together with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to practice new skills between synchronous sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heather commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy and eating-related concerns, self-esteem struggles, career or parenting challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and other life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is warm, interactive, and client-centered, combining empathy, creativity, and practical strategies. She uses evidence-informed methods including CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Heather has 13 years of experience working in a range of mental health settings with adolescents, adults, and families, which has informed her skillset and therapeutic approach.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential NH LCSW 2552 and practices from New Hampshire.

Does she provide services in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Heather?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

New Hampshire

Languages

English