Jessica Murph , LMFT

Jessica Murph is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who provides fully virtual care to people across Texas. She prefers to go by Jess and uses she/her pronouns. As a queer-identifying clinician, she centers affirming, sex-positive practice when supporting clients through relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, and diverse expressions of sexuality.

Jess specializes in trauma treatment for survivors of sexual assault, emotional manipulation, and mental abuse, and she works with people ages 11 to 65. She has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, and adapts her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. Her practice also addresses a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, parenting and blended family issues, body image and eating concerns, sleep difficulties, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.

Grounded in a humanistic, person-centered philosophy and informed by family systems theory, Jess emphasizes mutual respect and relational context as central to healing. She integrates evidence-based techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and the Gottman Method to create an eclectic, contemporary approach tailored to each client. Her work with body and food issues reflects Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles, helping clients develop a more compassionate relationship with their bodies. Above all, she aims to help clients build resilience, authenticity, and self-compassion while fostering meaningful connections.

Approaches and Benefits of Online, Affirming Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, while teaching skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration; this approach creates a supportive space for clients to explore identity, relationships, and emotional growth at their own pace. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional needs and interpersonal behavior, making it valuable for attachment issues, relationship challenges, and trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jess works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adapts pacing so the therapeutic plan reflects each person's experience and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and some work can continue through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options can make consistent care more accessible for people managing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or geographic constraints, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to adjust communication styles to support each client's progress.