Jessica Murph, LMFT
Therapist focused on narrative and values-based change
Details
| Name | Jessica Murph |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Jessica
Jessica Murph is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She is comfortable addressing ADHD, mood disorders like bipolar, eating and sleeping struggles, and challenges around self-esteem and anger. Jessica offers a candid, compassionate presence that aims to put people at ease from the first session.
Her approach centers on listening to each person’s story and honoring how their past shapes present choices.
Background and approach
She leans on Narrative Therapy to reframe life stories and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take workable steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and build more useful habits. Jessica brings seven years of clinical experience and practices across Texas as a licensed clinician.
She identifies as queer and cultivates an affirming, sex-positive space that respects diverse identities and relationship structures. Her work also attends to attachment patterns and family dynamics that influence behavior and emotional well-being. Sessions often focus on practical skills, small behavior changes, and clearer communication.
She adapts methods for neurodivergent needs and may draw on Gottman-informed ideas for communication and relationship skills. Jessica also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic health issues, and co-occurring concerns. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.
Clients can expect an honest, respectful conversation that aims to make everyday life feel more manageable and aligned with personal values.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Jessica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jessica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jessica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values work online
Jessica uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and retell their life stories in ways that reduce shame and open options. That approach helps when past events or repeated patterns make it hard to move forward. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another shared focus; it helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values despite difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy informs her attention to how early relationships shape current reactions and relationship habits, which is useful for intimacy and communication concerns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jessica discusses goals and preferences and then tries methods that match the person’s needs. She treats the process as collaborative, adjusting tools and pacing as someone learns what helps them most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video sessions are helpful for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone work can be quieter and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, caregiving, and daily life while still focusing on progress and practical skills.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Jessica address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens for life stories and helps people reframe narratives while teaching practical skills.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds seven years of clinical experience and uses evidence-informed methods like Narrative Therapy, ACT, CBT, and attachment-based ideas.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session options.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
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