- Anger management skills
- CBT and ACT methods
- First responder issues
About Kirk
Kirk Murdock is a Florida LMHC with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related concerns. Kirk also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, intimacy issues, and challenges linked to mood disorders and first responder or veteran experiences.
His approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions involve practical talk, goal-setting, and skills practice rather than long theory lectures. He uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and experiment with new responses.
Kirk draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take small action steps toward them. Motivational Interviewing is used when people are unsure about change or feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy principles guide the pace and tone so clients set the direction of work.
In sessions people can expect focused tools for managing anger and stress, strategies for coping with cravings or compulsions, and ways to reduce panic and intrusive thoughts. He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, and isolation by breaking problems into workable steps.
Kirk frames therapy as a practical process. He and the client track progress, adjust strategies, and focus on changes that fit daily life. Prospective clients who prefer plain, practical conversation about anger and related struggles will find a direct, skills-oriented style here.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is useful when anger becomes a side effect of avoidance or life drift. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for panic, depression, and anger-related reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kirk will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those aims. That collaborative process means methods can shift as progress becomes clearer.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems does he help with?
He works with anger linked to relationships, work frustration, resentment, and problems that come with trauma, substance use, or mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses plain, practical conversation with goal-setting and skills practice. The focus is on short-term strategies and measurable steps.
How much experience does he have working with these issues?
He has eight years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.