Heather Murphy, LCSW
Licensed in New Hampshire · 13 years in practice
Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, and issues like body image, eating concerns, and trauma.
License and registration
- LCSW, New Hampshire
- 2552 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1841646338 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
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About Heather
Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, and issues like body image, eating concerns, and trauma. She works with adults dealing with life changes, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and the strain of caregiving.
Her tone is warm and direct and she aims to make the first step easier to take. Heather uses a friendly, interactive approach in sessions.
Background and approach
She brings kindness, straightforward feedback, and occasional humor. Clients can expect a collaborative conversation that focuses on practical steps and everyday coping skills rather than medical jargon. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Simmons College and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Emmanuel College.
Over 13 years in mental health work have included roles across different care settings, which shaped how she supports people through hard times. Therapy with Heather blends humanistic, client-centered principles with evidence-based tools. She draws on acceptance and mindfulness strategies alongside cognitive and behavioral techniques.
That mix helps people notice what matters to them, change unhelpful habits, and build routines that make daily life easier. Sessions focus on skill building and real-world application. Heather helps clients set achievable goals, practice new ways of responding to stress, and improve communication and intimacy patterns when relevant.
She emphasizes strengths and small steps that add up over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Heather lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Heather names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Heather often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take small actions that match their values. ACT focuses on acceptance of difficult feelings and choosing steps that move someone toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, grief, or major life changes.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where a person can talk through problems and discover their own solutions. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect for each person’s unique strengths and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try first and adjust as needs and goals evolve. The process is shared so the plan lines up with preferences and practical demands.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can work for quick check-ins or shorter reflections. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel while still focusing on skill building and progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Heather address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and relationship or family concerns, plus trauma, eating and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive with a focus on collaboration, kindness, and practical skill building that fits daily life.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Social Work and a BA in Art Therapy and has 13 years of experience working in a range of mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an NH LCSW and practices from New Hampshire.
Can sessions be held in other languages or across countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different 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 working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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