Heather Murphy, LCSW

Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. She also supports those facing career and relationship stress, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and concerns around eating and intimacy. Heather emphasizes practical ways to cope and clearer thinking about everyday habits and thoughts.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Simmons College and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Emmanuel College. Over 13 years she has worked in a range of mental health settings and has experience with adolescents, adults, and family-related concerns. Her background informs a flexible, person-focused practice.

Heather’s style is warm and interactive. She brings kindness, humor, and creativity into sessions while staying objective and focused on goals. Sessions often include skill-building, reflective conversation, and simple strategies to change unhelpful habits of thought and behavior.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered methods. Those methods are used to help people notice patterns, try practical tools, and decide what matters most to them.

People who choose Heather can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth relationship. She encourages questions and works with each person to develop tools that fit daily life. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

How Heather’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by shifting attention toward meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, worry, and habits people want to alter. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention practices to ground someone in the present moment, decrease rumination, and support emotion regulation.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust plans over time. The first sessions often focus on what matters to the client and which skills feel useful in daily life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only or video in ways that suit their day-to-day needs. Licensed professionals will help arrange a plan that matches the client’s goals and practical circumstances.