Jeffrey Murrah , LPC

Jeffrey Murrah is a licensed therapist with 41 years of professional experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult life challenges. He draws on a broad background working in in-patient hospitals, halfway houses, homeless shelters, school counseling offices, college classrooms, church counseling, foster care homes, and outpatient clinics to bring practical perspective and compassion to each client encounter.

Raised in a blended family and married for more than 35 years with three sons who were homeschooled, he brings both personal and professional insight to relationship and family dynamics. He and his family have also provided care for a parent with dementia, which informs his understanding of caregiver stress and aging-related concerns.

Jeffrey applies psychodynamic techniques alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to address issues such as addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting and blended family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety and stress, depression and bipolar conditions, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and process addictions. He also works with clients on career concerns, forgiveness, infidelity recovery, and compassion fatigue, and offers coaching-oriented support when appropriate.

He emphasizes a collaborative approach, listening carefully to understand each person's situation and helping clients discover untapped strengths they can use to meet their goals. Jeffrey holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is a Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS). He is also Farm Response Certified. Some of his articles are available on Medium at https://medium.com/@RestoreTheFamily.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Jeffrey Murrah uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in ways that support daily functioning and emotional wellbeing.

He also employs psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behaviors. This work can be useful for understanding deeper relationship dynamics, family of origin issues, and recurring emotional themes.

Client-centered methods are woven into his work to ensure therapy stays focused on each person’s goals, values, and preferences. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Jeffrey will work with clients to determine which techniques fit their needs and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or clients living outside his local area. These formats make it easier to access consistent care and to use therapy in ways that fit individual routines and comfort levels.