Tolana Murphy, LPC, LCPC

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Practical, story-focused counseling for everyday struggles

Details

Name	Tolana Murphy
Credentials	LPC, LCPC
Based in	Arizona
Licensed in	Arizona, Kentucky, Ohio, Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Utah, Missouri, Wyoming, Oregon
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	10

About Tolana

Tolana Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with ten years of clinical experience. She practices from Arizona and brings practical help to people facing worry, loss, and life transitions. Her approach is grounded and straightforward, aimed at making therapy feel manageable for busy parents and adults.

She has worked in intensive outpatient programs and inpatient settings. That includes supporting people through substance detox, severe mental health episodes, and first psychotic breaks.

Background and approach

She has also provided community mental health care and medication-assisted treatment, and has led group sessions as well as individual work. Her style mixes different methods rather than relying on one set technique. Tolana uses Narrative ideas along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when they fit a person's situation.

She focuses on helping people tell their story, notice what matters most, and try small changes that add up. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Tolana aims to build understanding first, then work on concrete steps for sleep, mood, relationships, or substance concerns.

She also addresses parenting strain, grief, trauma, attention concerns, and career stress. Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Toledo. She holds licensure as an LPC in Arizona and as an LCPC in Ohio, and brings years of varied clinical experience to each client conversation.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Tolana works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tolana among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tolana 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 Tolana directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites people to notice hard thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their core values. It helps when avoidance or uncertainty keeps someone from living the life they want. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. It helps people separate themselves from problems and try new narratives that open possibilities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people keep visual contact and work through written materials and exercises together. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or not being on camera is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions, send short updates, or use brief coaching-style exchanges that fit into a busy day. These options make it simpler to maintain regular work on goals from different places and schedules.

Common questions about this listing

What types of problems does this therapist help with?

Tolana works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She takes an eclectic, practical approach that blends Narrative therapy with acceptance-based and cognitive-behavioral ideas. Sessions focus on understanding a person’s story and trying small, doable changes.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has ten years of experience, including work in intensive outpatient and inpatient settings, community mental health, medication-assisted treatment, and group therapy for varied clinical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) in Ohio. Her practice location is Arizona.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for online work?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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