Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock, LCSW

Licensed in Idaho · 4 years in practice

Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

License and registration

LCSW, Idaho: LCSW - 44539 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1912205295 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Jonathan

Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. He aims to be fully in the client's corner, offering steady, nonjudgmental support as people figure out what matters and how to move forward. Riley uses plain language and visual metaphors to make big problems feel smaller and more manageable.

Riley draws on his background as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and four years of clinical practice to shape practical, step-by-step work.

Background and approach

He focuses on small, consistent changes rather than dramatic overnight shifts. Sessions often include goal-setting, simple exercises, and reflections that fit into daily life. His approach centers on listening, understanding patterns, and building habits that reduce stress and improve mood.

Riley blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and take workable steps toward it. Mindfulness and narrative elements are also used to help people process painful memories and reframe difficult self-beliefs. Common concerns Riley addresses include anxiety, depression, grief, addiction struggles, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and issues around identity and relationships.

He also supports people coping with life transitions, parenting stress, chronic illness, and self-esteem challenges. Sessions are conversational and practical. Riley often uses metaphors and visual ways of thinking to make ideas stick.

He encourages gradual progress, realistic recovery time, and a focus on building skills people can use after therapy ends.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jonathan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 Jonathan names

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Online support

How Riley’s approaches work online

Riley often uses client-centered therapy to start sessions by listening closely and following what matters most to the person. This approach helps clarify goals and priorities and is well suited to concerns like stress, identity questions, and relationship patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change behavior and mood. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Riley treats choosing methods as a team effort and adjusts based on the client’s goals, pace, and preferences. He usually blends approaches rather than sticking to one method, so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life steps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video offers face-to-face conversation and visual metaphors; phone can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed; chat and messaging fit people who prefer written steps or want ongoing notes and reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain consistency over time.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Riley help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues such as sleep problems, parenting stress, and relationship concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. He uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to set goals and build small, steady changes.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of clinical experience and previously worked as a social worker, bringing practical skills and everyday language to therapy.

Where is he based and licensed?

He practices in Idaho and holds the LCSW credential as listed in his profile.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats are offered for sessions?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

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.

How do I begin working with him?

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