Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock, LCSW
Change in small, steady steps
Details
| Name | Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Idaho |
| Licensed in | Idaho |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Jonathan
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, steady progress. He aims to be clearly on a client's side and helps people take small, manageable steps toward change. Sessions are conversational and direct, with an emphasis on building momentum rather than chasing big, sudden shifts.
Riley frames struggles like stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and sleep trouble as patterns that can be adjusted over time.
Background and approach
He invites clients to look at why certain habits persist and then try tiny experiments to see what works. That approach helps when people feel stuck or overwhelmed by change. He combines narrative ideas with client-centered care and cognitive behavior tools to surface unhelpful stories and replace them with more useful ones.
Motivational interviewing is part of his toolkit for helping people choose a direction and stick with it. Mindfulness techniques are used when slowing down or noticing patterns matters. Riley describes his style as visual and metaphor-driven, which can help people hold new ideas more easily.
He speaks plainly and keeps sessions focused on the next practical step. Over the past four years as an LCSW he has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He practices from Idaho and offers sessions in English.
Jonathan supports people dealing with trauma, including complex feelings like shame or guilt, and helps clients map out small, repeatable changes that build strength over time.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Jonathan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jonathan among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jonathan 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 he 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 Jonathan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Jonathan blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and how rewriting those stories can open new choices and reduce shame. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's goals and pace at the center, with the therapist listening and reflecting rather than directing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses small experiments to test and change them.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to what matters most, try methods that fit a person's style, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process meant to identify clear next steps and build on small successes.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video allows for face-to-face conversation and visual tools. Phone can be lower bandwidth and easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while using the approaches described above in a practical way.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns among other issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and conversational, using visual metaphors and small step planning to make change feel doable.
What background and experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and brings a practical, strength-focused approach to sessions.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Idaho and holds the LCSW credential, listed as ID LCSW - in his profile.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions conducted online?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
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