- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Stephen
Stephen Murphy is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience. He holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Maryland. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related challenges.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside acceptance-based and attachment approaches. Sessions focus on naming hard emotions and understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. He also draws on cognitive behavioral and client-centered methods to build practical skills for everyday life.
In sessions he works in clear, direct ways. Conversations look at what feels stuck and which moments trigger strong reactions. He helps people notice patterns in how they respond and test small changes that can ease recurring conflict and distress.
Stephen has experience supporting people through life transitions such as divorce, adoption and foster care issues, aging concerns, caregiving stress, and job or career shifts. He also addresses symptoms linked to bipolar conditions, dissociation, and disruptive mood concerns by using structured strategies and steady follow-up.
He offers work on communication problems, codependency, commitment and control issues, and the impact of domestic violence or abandonment. Sessions aim to be practical and focused so clients leave with tools they can use between appointments.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and interaction patterns. It helps people identify hard-to-name feelings and see how those feelings shape their responses in close relationships and personal challenges.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where practical steps matter.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relational patterns to understand how people relate to others now. It can be helpful for issues tied to abandonment, attachment concerns, and repeated relationship struggles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and collaborate to decide whether EFT, ACT, attachment work, or a mix fits best. That choice can shift as you make progress and face new challenges.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of methods in remote sessions to practice skills, review patterns, and try new ways of relating without changing the clinical goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and ADHD among other issues.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as a core approach and also integrates ACT, attachment-based, client-centered, and CBT methods as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Maryland while holding licenses across several U.S. jurisdictions.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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