Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
How Jessica works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jessica
Jessica Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. Her style is direct but warm, aiming to teach skills people can use between sessions.
She draws on two decades of experience across community, residential, and outpatient settings. That background means she has worked with many people facing trauma, panic attacks, mood challenges, eating difficulties, and substance concerns.
Background and approach
Jessica emphasizes practical tools alongside time to talk through difficult experiences. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and learning ways to respond differently. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to shift thinking and behavior, dialectical strategies for emotion regulation, and client-centered listening to help people feel heard.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas inform how she frames goals. Jessica also teaches recovery skills for people impacted by alcohol and drug problems and supports those coping with the aftermath of intimate partner violence and codependency. She aims to build a space that encourages self-exploration while offering concrete strategies to reduce stress and increase resilience.
Her approach balances skill-building with empathy. Conversations are practical, paced to the person, and focused on real-life change. Many clients find the mix of hands-on exercises and thoughtful listening helpful for managing anger, improving relationships, and coping with big life shifts.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jessica's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Jessica lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that align with their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and problems like anger where shifting what you do matters more than trying to stop every thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through exercises and practice. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills tied to mood and impulse control. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to help manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adapt them over time so the plan fits the person’s needs.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations and deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when video isn’t convenient or bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging works well for quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical, mixing direct skill teaching with supportive listening to help people use new strategies between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience working in community, residential, and outpatient settings with a range of concerns including trauma and substance issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are used in sessions and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for her sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.