- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Julianna
Julianna Murphy is an Illinois-based licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, handle relationship and family problems, and build self-esteem and confidence. Her work includes support for trauma, grief, anger, ADHD, and workplace or life-change challenges.
Murphy uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. She encourages clients to name what feels overwhelming and to test small changes between meetings. Techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Mindfulness practices and acceptance-based ideas are used to reduce reactivity and increase focus on personal values.
She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy tools when emotions feel intense. Those skills include grounding, distress tolerance, and clearer emotion labeling. Client-centered elements guide the pace and topics so the person directs what matters most during sessions.
Julianna works with a wide variety of concerns beyond anger, including body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and perinatal issues. She aims for simple, doable steps that fit everyday life rather than long lists of homework. Sessions emphasize what a person wants to change and practical ways to get there.
She practices in Illinois and offers services in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to match their needs.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without trying to push them away, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when anger gets in the way of what you want to do. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for reducing reactivity and building clearer responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That means trying strategies, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to one method from the start.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and offer quieter surroundings when needed. They also allow shorter check-ins or longer focused sessions depending on what is most useful for learning new skills and practicing them between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with anger tied to relationships, work frustration, resentment, and the aftermath of trauma or loss.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based sessions that mix cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has six years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, anger, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.