Gabrielle McMurphy , LPC, LCMHC

Gabrielle McMurphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She focuses on women's issues alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), addictions, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. Gabrielle aims to make first steps toward help feel manageable and direct.

Gabrielle uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person's concerns and goals.

Her work also addresses compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, and a range of focused concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems. Gabrielle pays attention to how these problems show up day to day and helps people develop clear, usable strategies.

With three years of clinical experience, she blends Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches when emotional connection and understanding are central to the work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

Gabrielle offers sessions in English by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She explains the steps to begin therapy and helps match each person to a plan that fits their schedule and needs.

Her goal is practical support so people leave sessions with tools they can use between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small committed actions that move them toward a life they care about. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes because it focuses on what matters rather than only reducing symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, depression, and problems like low self-esteem and unhealthy habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and strengthening the ability to express needs and connect with others; it can be helpful when relationship patterns and attachment issues are a concern.

The right approach is often discovered together. Gabrielle will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges. That means starting with clear goals, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy sessions and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be an easier option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, quick coaching, or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep work moving forward between meetings.