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Heather Elise Murphy
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
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4 Endorsed
Shoreline, WA 98155
Let's Connect (206) 535-1541
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I am a licensed psychologist who works with adolescents, young adults, and families. I help those struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and interpersonal difficulties. I particularly focus on working with individuals struggling with self-harming and suicidal behaviors. I also provide supportive and affirmative therapy to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and am a co-author on a best-selling book, DBT Skills in Schools, that incorporates DBT skills into classroom curriculum. I have a background as a school psychologist and work with students regarding behavioral difficulties, academic underachievement, and much more.
I have over twenty years of experience working in schools and in clinical settings. I received my doctorate degree from the University of Washington, where I served nine years as adjunct faculty in Educational Psychology. I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a former co-chair of the Safe Schools Coalition.
Using an individualized client empowering approach, I teach skills that people need to successfully live the life they want to live. I am my genuine self in therapy because I believe the therapeutic process is most successful when we communicate in a real and collaborative way.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check
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Heather Elise Murphy
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / PY60160378 Heather Elise Murphy
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from State of Washington Continuing Educational Staff / 2011
- Certificate from National Association of School Psychologists NCSP / 2010
- Attended University of Washington, Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self-Harming
- Transgender
- Neurodivergency
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Location
Nearby Areas
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Heather Elise Murphy
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP