Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Kirk works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kirk
Kirk Murdock is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression. He aims to offer steady support for those dealing with grief, intimacy struggles, parenting strain, and major life changes. Kirk works in plain language and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
He draws from several therapy approaches to meet each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative and built around clear goals.
Background and approach
The conversation is respectful and direct, and Kirk adapts pacing to what feels manageable for the individual. In the room he uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness methods help people slow down, notice their reactions, and respond more intentionally.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports identifying values and taking action toward them even when emotions are difficult. Kirk also uses client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to help people find their own motivation and build confidence for change. He pays attention to patterns such as compulsions, panic, or substance use and works on small, realistic shifts.
With eight years of experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - in Florida, he has worked with a wide range of concerns including first responder issues, men’s issues, veteran and armed forces matters, and mood disorders. He focuses on clear, usable strategies that people can try right away.
What Kirk works with
Everything Kirk lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kirk's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kirk lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
How Kirk’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. It’s useful for anger, anxiety, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to break unhelpful patterns; it’s often used for panic, mood disorders, and obsessive thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and building a trusting conversation so people can find their own solutions and motivation.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Kirk will talk through goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. He works with each person to shape sessions around their needs, pace, and preferences rather than applying a fixed plan.
Online sessions let people connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for more interactive work and reading nonverbal cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and texting make shorter check-ins and ongoing support more convenient between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to maintain continuity even when circumstances change.
Questions people ask about Kirk
What concerns does Kirk commonly help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses straightforward, collaborative sessions that set clear goals and focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has eight years of professional experience working as a mental health counselor.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.