- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jonathan
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with four years of experience. He focuses on practical ways people can manage strong feelings like anger, stress, and resentment. He also helps with anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, sleeping problems, and relationship or parenting concerns.
Riley favors a strength-centered, down-to-earth style. He aims to be fully in the client's corner and uses straightforward, small-step changes rather than big, intimidating overhauls. Sessions often break problems into manageable actions that can be practiced between meetings.
He uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods. That means sessions include listening, noticing thought and behavior patterns, short experiments, and discussions about how personal stories shape current reactions. Mindfulness exercises and simple behavioral steps are common tools.
Riley describes his approach as practical and visual. He frequently uses metaphors and imagery to make concepts easier to grasp and remember. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people decide on goals and follow through with them.
He is upfront about having personal experience with stress and struggle, which he says informs how he works. People who want clear, stepwise practices and a conversational therapist may find his style a good fit. To begin, clients choose an online matching option and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says, letting them lead the pace and topics. Online that often looks like conversational check-ins and guided reflection to clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; online work uses brief experiments, thought records, and planned practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying attention on purpose to reduce reactivity; exercises can be done live in a session and as brief daily practices at home.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to pick strategies that match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. That work often shifts over time as practical tools are tested and adjusted together.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. They also support using digital worksheets, recorded mindfulness practices, and quick between-session check-ins to keep momentum.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleeping issues, parenting strain, and relationship problems among other concerns.
How would he approach my anger or temper?
He uses strength-centered, step-by-step work that mixes client-centered listening, practical behavioral steps, and mindfulness to reduce reactive patterns and build alternative responses.
What is his background and experience?
He has four years of practice as an LCSW and draws on earlier social work experience. He notes personal experience with stress which informs his practical approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in Idaho.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.