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Bridget Murphy, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Bridget

Bridget Murphy is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience helping people manage emotional and practical life challenges.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes thoughtful support for those coping with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD, alongside issues such as relationship struggles, intimacy-related problems, and addictions. She also addresses body image, eating concerns, communication problems, and transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, and divorce.

Her practice is rooted in a compassionate, person-centered stance that adapts to each client's needs. Using evidence-informed methods, Bridget helps clients build coping skills, clarify values, and strengthen interpersonal strategies while attending to emotional patterns and practical solutions.

She aims to create an atmosphere that encourages honest exploration, reduces isolation, and promotes steady growth. Clients can expect collaborative work on realistic goals, with attention to both immediate concerns and longer-term personal development.

Bridget combines warmth and clinical experience to support people through change, resilience-building, and improved day-to-day functioning across a wide range of life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Bridget integrates client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative understanding, helping clients feel heard and guiding them to explore values and personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, stress, or mood concerns and to build practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust techniques based on what proves most helpful. Together they decide which blend of strategies best meets the client's needs and circumstances.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers greater flexibility for fitting care into daily life and for connecting from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions and to access licensed professionals without extensive travel, allowing sessions to match both schedule and communication style preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Bridget address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, addictions, eating and body image difficulties, and ADHD among other focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, blending Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Internal Family Systems to tailor work to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience in mental health practice, applying that background to support diverse emotional and life transition challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida with the license SW8563 and practices from that state.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located in other countries as well as in Florida.
Which session formats are available for working with her?
She offers a range of online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How much do her sessions cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English