Molly Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from West Chester University and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Rosemont College. Molly has experience working in private practice, non-profit clinical social work, crisis intervention, and educational supervision. Her passion is to provide mental health services and counseling to underserved communities. In her work, Molly focuses on advocacy and social justice, and she celebrates diversity. Molly seeks ongoing professional development and education, and she values interdisciplinary care through holistic methods.
Molly’s approach to counseling stems from “meeting the client where they are.” She utilizes a Person-Centered and Humanistic counseling orientation in combination with Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, Trauma-Informed counseling, Narrative talk therapy, Play Therapy, and Empowerment. Molly emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and strives to create a safe and welcoming environment in which to develop attainable goals and ongoing evaluation in order to meet the needs of the individual.
Molly’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorders
- Trauma and Abuse
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Behavioral and Discipline Challenges
- Children and Adults with Special Needs
- Self-Harm Behavior
- Grief and Bereavement
- Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
- Anger and Stress Management
- Family and Relationship Issues
- Suicide Assessment and Risk Reduction
- Crisis Intervention
- Self-image and Self-Esteem Issues