Joseph Murray, LCSW Claimed

MOTIVATE Counseling & Coaching, a mental health & personal improvement practice, helps you get where you want to be. Whether past traumas, current stressors, future worries, inability to follow through or reluctance to take that “next step”…MOTIVATE will help process & develop a healthier understanding of what has occurred in your life, clarify what you want, understand the barriers & overcome them.

Rooted in cognitive-behavioral theory. I am positive, encouraging, strengths-based, & empathetic. I pride myself on the ability to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships & foster a safe, comfortable, & supportive environment. Personal interests in art & music, mindfulness practices, fitness, exercise, sports, athletics & coaching are often woven into my work. Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat trauma; as well as specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Motivational Interviewing (MI).