About Kathleen Murphy
Kathy Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of New Jersey and earned her Master’s degree in Counseling from Northwestern University. She works with individuals in a warm, empathic, nonjudgmental manner to help those who are coping with difficult life circumstances, are burdened by negative thinking and low self-esteem, and who want to make decisions that support change and living a happy and healthy life.
Our Collaborative Approach
Kathy Murphy works with individuals, couples, and families in a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental manner. She focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, acceptance, collaboration, and empathy. Her goal is to help clients navigate difficult life circumstances, overcome negative thinking and low self-esteem, and make decisions that support meaningful change and a healthier, happier life.
Education & Licensure
🎓 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – State of New Jersey
🎓 Master’s Degree in Counseling – Northwestern University
✔ Certified in Perinatal Mental Health
✔ Professional Counseling Practice in Mental Health and Relationship Therapy
Trauma Specialization
Kathy specializes in emotional challenges related to grief, loss, and major life transitions, including:
- Grief and Loss
- Divorce and Relationship Loss
- Loss of Identity
- Empty Nest Adjustment
- Retirement Transition
- Declining Health
- Loss of Independence
- Perinatal Loss
- Infertility Challenges
- Pre- and Post-partum Mood Disorders
Certified in:
She is also certified in Perinatal Mental Health, supporting individuals experiencing emotional challenges during pregnancy and postpartum.
Treatment Modalities
Randi uses an integrative therapeutic approach drawing from multiple evidence-based methods, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
- Mindfulness Techniques
- Psychoeducation
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
Contact Us
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