LMSW
Steven Murray, LMSW
- Experience50 years
- LocationMichigan
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Steven
Steven Murray is an experienced licensed social worker with five decades in mental health practice.
Background and approach
He holds an LMSW and has worked across hospitals, clinics, group homes, and schools in Michigan, bringing long-term clinical knowledge to concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
His background includes work with diverse age groups and a wide range of mental health needs, shaped by training in multiple therapeutic perspectives. His style blends practical, goal-oriented methods with supportive coaching.
He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed ideas, and uses motivational and solution-focused tools when helpful. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort that emphasizes encouragement, new viewpoints, and direction when needed rather than judgment.
Outside of clinical work he values humor, music, technology, nature walks, and reading, and brings a personal appreciation for tools that promote independence and daily functioning.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood instability. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and can help with intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and improving communication over time.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration can involve trying different techniques, adapting strategies, and revisiting goals as progress unfolds.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver evidence-informed interventions while accommodating varied communication styles and accessibility needs.
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Experience
50+ years
Licensed
Michigan, Michigan
Languages
English
What Steven can help with
Steven Murray works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.
How Steven approaches therapy
Steven's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Steven is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 50 years of clinical experience.