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KyNisha Murphy

Hopeful, practical support for life transitions

LPC Louisiana

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About KyNisha

KyNisha Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, trauma and grief, mood disorders, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on four years of formal clinical experience and a longer history in counseling settings to help clients build coping strategies and regain a sense of direction. Her work includes attention to intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and other life transitions.

Her approach centers on collaboration and respect for each person's knowledge of their own life. KyNisha integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with client-centered and trauma-focused methods, helping clients identify thought and behavior patterns while honoring individual strengths and lived experience.

She aims to meet people where they are, offering practical tools for emotional regulation, communication, and problem solving alongside support for processing painful experiences. KyNisha emphasizes courage and small actionable steps, inviting clients to use their existing strengths while developing new skills for long-term well-being.

Online Approaches That Support Change and Healing

KyNisha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation or coping. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and building on a person's strengths to foster greater self-understanding and confidence. When trauma is a concern, she incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy techniques to assist clients in processing difficult experiences while promoting safety and incremental healing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. KyNisha works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and immediate needs, then tailors interventions accordingly rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. This joint decision-making helps clients try strategies that fit their life and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with her offers practical flexibility: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions for audio-only meetings, and live chat or text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit consistent work into busy schedules and allow clients to access licensed professional care from where they live.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does KyNisha commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma and grief, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, and related areas such as self-esteem, intimacy, and career questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of licensed clinical experience and has worked in counseling environments for over a decade, supporting a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She is credentialed as an LPC and holds Louisiana license number LA LPC 8163, practicing out of Louisiana.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
She provides online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English