Gabrielle McMurphy

Gabrielle McMurphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She is based in North Carolina and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. Gabrielle aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure about therapy.

She focuses on practical, usable skills that clients can try between meetings. Gabrielle blends mindfulness-based ideas with approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions emphasize noticing what matters, learning simple coping skills, and practicing new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Her work is collaborative. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals and try brief exercises that relate to daily life. The tone is warm and nonjudgmental, with attention to what each person actually needs right now.

Gabrielle has three years of clinical experience as an LPC and LCMHC. That background informs how she structures sessions and follows up on progress. She often helps people address trauma, addictions, ADHD-related struggles, relationship stress, and caregiver fatigue.

Parents and people balancing many responsibilities may find her practical focus helpful. Gabrielle supports building routines, improving communication, and reducing overwhelm through steady, small changes. To begin, she invites people to take one small step toward scheduling and exploring if this approach fits their goals.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Gabrielle blends Mindfulness Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that help people notice their thoughts and reconnect with what matters. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention practices and being present, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and chronic pain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses values and committed action to guide choices, helping people move toward life goals even when difficult thoughts appear.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Gabrielle works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and preferences. She encourages trialing different exercises and adjusting the plan as clients learn what helps them most.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer video for visual cues, while others find phone check-ins work better when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. The focus is on practical access and making sessions useful within your everyday life.