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Heather Murphy, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationNew Hampshire
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Heather

Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Hampshire who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and relationship challenges as well as family dynamics, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

She also works with those navigating career transitions, parenting and caregiving stress, eating and body image issues, ADHD, and other life changes. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills alongside deeper exploration of patterns that keep clients stuck.

With 13 years of clinical experience, Heather blends warmth, creativity, and clear therapeutic direction. Her style is collaborative and interactive, inviting clients to bring curiosity and lived experience into sessions while she offers tools, perspectives, and structure.

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. As a client-centered clinician, Heather prioritizes building trust and honoring each person’s uniqueness.

She aims to help people reconnect with their strengths, develop skills for managing emotions and relationships, and move toward values-driven change. Heather offers video, phone, live chat, and messaging formats for remote work in New Hampshire and communicates in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Heather uses Internal Family Systems to help people explore internal parts or voices that influence feelings and behavior, offering a way to understand inner conflicts and heal from past wounds. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another part of her practice, focusing on clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and building actions that align with what matters most. She also applies client-centered principles, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the pace and goals of therapy.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each person to identify which methods feel most useful and may blend techniques over time based on evolving needs, goals, and client preferences. The process emphasizes partnership and experimentation rather than a fixed formula.

Online therapy with Heather is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and use different formats for skills practice, check-ins, or longer conversations with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy and eating-related concerns, ADHD, and other life transitions and caregiving challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is warm, interactive, and client-centered, combining creativity and humor with practical techniques to build skills and insight.
What is Heather's experience in the field?
She brings 13 years of clinical experience working across mental health settings with adolescents, adults, and families.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with NH LCSW 2552 and practices from New Hampshire.
Which languages are available for sessions and is international work accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions with Heather?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

New Hampshire

Languages

English