Deanna Murray , LMFT

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own capacity for growth. It is helpful for people seeking validation, clarity, and a compassionate space to explore personal concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, low mood, and areas where practical skills and coping strategies can make a difference.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within close relationships. It can be especially useful for couples and individuals dealing with attachment, intimacy, or relational conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deanna Murray works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often draw from multiple approaches to create a tailored plan that fits the person sitting across from them.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. For many clients, remote sessions provide consistent access to a therapist while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.