Gabrielle McMurphy , LPC, LCMHC

Gabrielle McMurphy, LPC, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist based in North Carolina with three years of clinical experience. She holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor - a credential indicating training in counseling and psychotherapy - and as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, which reflects additional qualification to provide clinical mental health services. She provides therapy in English and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Her work emphasizes collaborative, practical care grounded in established therapeutic methods. Gabrielle draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor support to each person’s needs. She also addresses related focus areas like attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, communication difficulties, and co-morbid conditions.

Gabrielle aims to create an accepting space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment while clients build concrete skills for change. She recognizes that beginning therapy is a meaningful step and approaches that process with empathy and a steady focus on practical strategies for growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes by building psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical skills and problem solving - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the therapist supports the person’s own capacity for growth and self-understanding, which can be especially helpful for improving self-esteem and working through relational concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Gabrielle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. She integrates techniques from different models to create a personalized plan rather than applying a single method in every case.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins can be done via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and receive support from licensed professionals even when in-person visits are not possible.