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Gabrielle McMurphy

Gabrielle McMurphy

Therapist · North Carolina

Warm, practical counseling for life transitions

  • Calm problem solving
  • Values based change
  • Direct skill building

About Gabrielle

Gabrielle McMurphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina. She focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and challenges around motivation and self-esteem. Gabrielle also addresses ADHD, addictions, bipolar concerns, relationship stress, and compassion fatigue. She uses clear, direct talk and practical strategies so people can feel steadier in day-to-day life.

Gabrielle brings three years of clinical experience to her sessions. She describes her style as warm and collaborative. Sessions are aimed at helping people name what is hard, try small changes, and notice what helps over time. The work balances feeling heard with building skills that can be used between meetings.

Her practice draws from a few evidence-based approaches to tailor the work to each person. Gabrielle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and try different responses. Client-Centered techniques guide how she listens and reflects so people feel understood.

Gabrielle helps people dealing with grief, trauma, relationship strain, chronic health challenges, and life transitions. She also supports those coping with abandonment issues, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress. When necessary, she combines approaches to match a person’s goals and everyday needs.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, so people can adjust their plan as life demands change.

Online approaches that match your goals

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values. It can be useful when life feels stuck or when someone wants to live more in line with their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new ways of responding; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and reflection so a person feels understood and can find their own path forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabrielle will collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends techniques when that helps reach practical goals without losing a supportive, listening stance.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing check-ins during a break, or offering shorter sessions when that better suits a schedule. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and needs so sessions feel manageable and useful.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemADHDAddictionsRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Gabrielle help people with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship issues, bipolar and depression among other concerns.

What is Gabrielle's therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and collaborative, mixing listening with practical skills. She aims to help people feel heard while trying workable changes between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Gabrielle has three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with Gabrielle?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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