Megan Murphy, LCSW

Licensed in California · 7 years in practice

Megan Murphy is a licensed clinical social worker in California who focuses on practical, evidence-based support for people facing trauma, grief, depression, ADHD, and work-related stress.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 125989 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1366925992 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Megan

Megan Murphy is a licensed clinical social worker in California who focuses on practical, evidence-based support for people facing trauma, grief, depression, ADHD, and work-related stress. She uses clear, straightforward talk and aims to help people use their strengths to move forward. Taking that first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin.

She usually starts by listening closely to what matters most to each person.

Background and approach

Conversations center on everyday problems like panic attacks, feeling isolated, or trouble with communication. From there she helps clients try new ways of coping that fit real life, not just theory. Megan brings seven years of professional experience to her practice.

That background includes supporting people through loss, coping with shame or guilt, and sorting out life purpose or career concerns. She pays attention to how attachment and abandonment issues show up in relationships and daily choices. Sessions often address practical stressors such as money worries, caregiver strain, or impulsivity.

She also works with mood disorders and the fallout of difficult breakups or separation. The focus is on small, doable steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Megan approaches therapy as a collaboration.

She helps people weigh options and test what works, adjusting as needs change. Her goal is steady progress toward clearer thinking and more reliable coping skills.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

How evidence-based approaches work online

Therapy with Megan uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear tools and real-life changes. One common method helps people process trauma and abuse by building safety skills and gradual exposure to hard memories so they become less overwhelming and more manageable. Another approach targets mood and anxiety symptoms with practical behavior and thought tools that reduce panic attacks and lift low mood by changing small daily habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Megan treats therapy as a team effort and will help identify which techniques fit a person’s goals, needs, and pace. She checks in and adjusts methods as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face when visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life demands.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Megan commonly address?

Megan works with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, and career difficulties. She also helps with issues like panic attacks, isolation, and relationship communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is evidence-based and straightforward. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and trying practical coping strategies that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience providing mental health support. That experience includes helping people through grief, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California. Sessions are offered to clients within that regional context.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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