Julianna Murphy

Julianna Murphy is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and struggles with self-esteem. She supports those coping with life changes, grief, trauma, and eating and body-image concerns. Julianna aims to make the first step easier by offering steady, nonjudgmental support.

She keeps sessions straightforward and people-focused. Julianna creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be named and talked through. She emphasizes practical tools and small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.

Julianna uses a blend of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, and client-centered listening to make people feel heard. Therapy is collaborative - she works with people to set goals and try strategies that fit their life.

Her background includes six years of professional experience and licenses as an LCPC and an LMHC. Those credentials mean she holds professional licenses in clinical counseling in Illinois.

In sessions she often focuses on concrete skills like stress management, coping strategies for anxiety and panic, and steps to improve self-worth and motivation. She also addresses workplace strain, caregiver stress, and issues common to young adults.

People who choose Julianna can expect clear conversation, practical steps, and steady encouragement as they work toward change.

How Julianna’s Approaches Fit Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, shame, or body-image concerns get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and breathing or grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julianna will work with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels helpful. She combines listening with clear, practical steps so clients can see progress over time.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life examples to the conversation.