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Angela Murphy

Angela Murphy, LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 18+ years of experience

Supportive LCSW for life transitions

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  • Practical problem solving
  • Empathic listening
  • Midlife transition focus

About Angela

Angela Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience working in Texas. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and midlife transitions. Angela emphasizes practical steps and steady support as people begin to change their lives.

Angela aims to create a space where people feel heard and understood. She approaches sessions assuming clients know their story best and brings tools to help move forward. Conversations cover real worries like relationships, intimacy issues, grief, and career strain.

Her style blends client-centered listening with strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. That means she listens for what matters most, helps spot patterns that keep problems going, and works with clients to try small changes that can make daily life easier.

Angela also helps with communication problems, divorce and separation, questions about life purpose, and challenges common in young adulthood. She addresses concerns such as obsessions or compulsions and sexual dysfunction in straightforward, nonjudgmental terms.

Sessions are practical and goal-minded while staying flexible to each person’s pace. Angela supports building self-esteem, finding clearer direction, and coping with major life changes. She invites people to take a first step toward more satisfying days and will support them through the process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How her approaches come alive online

Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's perspective first. Angela listens closely, reflects what matters, and helps people set goals that feel right for them. This approach helps when someone needs a space to make sense of a life change or strong feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and actions affect moods. Angela uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors, which can ease anxiety, low mood, and repetitive worries.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often include identifying what already works and building on those strengths to create quick, manageable change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Angela collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays useful and focused.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins or flexible timing that supports steady progress without major disruptions to daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes including midlife crisis.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style centers on listening first and then using practical strategies. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to help people try manageable changes.

What is her background and experience?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of professional experience working in mental health settings in Texas.

Where is Angela licensed and based?

She holds a Texas LCSW credential and practices in Texas.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are session costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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