About Sara Murphy, LCSW
Sara knew from a young age that she wanted to help people of all ages live their best lives. She greatly enjoys being able to work with people of different backgrounds to help them grow as people and reach new levels of personal happiness and accomplishment. With a soft-spoken demeanor, patience and determination, Ms. Murphy provides guidance, support and skills to collaborate with patients on mitigating difficulties they are experiencing. Sara has a strong background working with children that deal with bullying, attention/focusing issues or have social concerns, as well as helping women recover from trauma through building self-acceptance and self-worth. She utilizes mindfulness-based skills, a wellness approach, strength-based perspectives, play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques in working with individuals and families.
Partial List of Treatment Areas
- ADD/ADHD
- Major Life Change: grief, divorce, etc
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
- PTSD - Childhood Trauma
- PTSD - Victim of Abuse
- Parent/Child Concerns
- Phobia
- Postpartum Depression
- PTSD - Single Incident/Shock
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TelehealthSignifies the completion of a mental health telehealth training program
Education & Certifications
– Master of Social Work from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC
– Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC
– Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid.
Reviews
RH
May 19, 2021
Sara uncovers layers of my trauma laid down over the years in nearly every session
BH
March 25, 2021
Sara Murphy is a phenomenal therapist. She has helped show me that there is a light through the darkness.
KM
March 24, 2021
She s just generally very engaging and easy to talk to!
CB
March 16, 2021
When I talk with Sarah, it feels natural!
LW
March 16, 2021
Very knowledgeable, friendly, and relatable provider.
TC
March 12, 2021
Sara is excellent at her job. I gain a lot of insight each time I talk with her, and she always offers constructive comments and encouragement.
KE
March 9, 2021
She works hard at understanding me and making connections. I am very happy with the help I am receiving from Mrs. Murphy.
PH
February 26, 2021
Sara Murphy is the BEST!!!! An amazing professional.
RH
February 25, 2021
Sara is able to give good guidance for managing my anxiety during these extraordinary times. Thank you for providing Sara!
CB
February 22, 2021
She is the first therapist that I can completely open up to! Therapy with her is like talking to a girlfriend of mine. I am so glad I have opened myself up to her and enjoy her sessions!
KE
February 10, 2021
Sara is flexible and compassionate. A wonderful provider!
KH
January 20, 2021
Sara is wonderful- I give her a 10!
LO
January 18, 2021
Appreciate the skill of my current providers!
MB
January 14, 2021
I appreciate all of the a-ha moments that I have when it is explained to me. Sarah is soft spoken, easy to talk to, and comforting
SP
January 12, 2021
Sara has been great!
RH
January 12, 2021
Sara helps me make connections from the past to current life situations and helps me understand how to relate differently
KH
January 11, 2021
Sara is awesome. I love her!
RH
December 21, 2020
Sara is patient, caring and truly gives me direction to make progress with living with my depression. The availability of teletherapy has certainly helped me throughout this COVID year
PH
December 21, 2020
Sara is a awesome professional who has helped me with underlying issues. I have recommended several of my former colleagues to contact Sara for their mental health needs.
RH
December 1, 2020
I feel Sara is helping me find new ways to handle triggers that help chase away certain sadness.
ES
November 25, 2020
During this time of COVID it has been very helpful. Sara has been there for me during these difficult times.
RH
November 10, 2020
Sara gives me insights to why I might have reactions I have. Sara has significantly helped me cope during this Pandemic.
KH
November 2, 2020
Listen and really cares.
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