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Jessica Murph

Queer-affirming therapist focused on healing and connection

LMFT Texas

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Murph is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Texas. She uses straightforward, respectful care to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes.

Background and approach

Jess offers an affirming approach that honors diverse identities and experiences. She keeps sessions focused and practical.

She blends the Gottman Method, cognitive behavioral techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients change patterns and build skills. Sessions also draw on attachment ideas and a person-centered stance to make space for emotions and personal values.

Jess pays special attention to trauma from sexual assault, emotional manipulation, and mental abuse. She also tailors work for neurodivergent people, including clients with ADHD and autism, and for people who want sex-positive, nonjudgmental care.

Her approach to eating and body concerns follows Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles. Her style aims to be collaborative.

People can expect clear goals, practical exercises, and chances to practice new ways of relating and coping between sessions. She names patterns, teaches tools, and helps clients try small changes that matter.

All work is provided virtually to adults across Texas. The focus is on respect, resilience, and building connections that feel real and sustainable.

Approaches for online healing and relationship work

Jessica blends the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-informed ideas in online sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on relationship patterns and communication skills to reduce conflict and increase connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify personal values, accept difficult feelings, and commit to actions that match what matters. Attachment-based work looks at how early relational patterns affect current relationships and helps people form more supported ways of relating. Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there she tailors techniques so the work fits the client's needs and pace. Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and do interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick reflections and ongoing support between visits. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Jessica address in therapy?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, bipolar disorder, and problems with eating, sleeping, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, mixing practical skills with attention to relationships and values. Sessions focus on naming patterns, practicing new behaviors, and setting achievable goals.
What is her professional experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with trauma, neurodiversity, and a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas and provides virtual services to people located in Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Jessica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseADHD

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed in

Texas

Languages

English