Tolana Murphy , LPC, LCPC

Tolana Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) with ten years of clinical experience. She practices from Arizona and works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and women's issues. Tolana aims to create a straightforward, compassionate space where people can talk through what feels hard and start finding practical steps forward.

She has experience in both outpatient and community settings and has supported people through serious mental health and substance-related challenges. That background shaped a flexible approach - Tolana mixes methods to meet each person's needs instead of using one fixed way of working. She often uses cognitive and mindfulness-based tools to help with daily coping and mood changes.

In sessions she focuses on building understanding and practical skills. People can expect clear goals, attention to current stressors, and work on patterns that keep problems going. Tolana pays attention to relationships, intimacy issues, and life transitions as part of the bigger picture.

Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Tolana draws on evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy while keeping the conversation person-centered.

She offers several session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and are delivered in English for clients located in Arizona.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional experience and patterns in close relationships, helping people identify and change interaction cycles that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tolana will discuss goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit the situation. Over time she adjusts methods so sessions remain relevant to the client's changing needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a check-in during a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share brief updates, ask questions between sessions, or use shorter check-ins when that fits their schedule. These options are intended to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.