Austa Murray, LCSW
- Trauma and attachment
- CBT and solution-focused
- Support for families
About Austa Murray
Austa brings advanced training in attachment and trauma-informed approaches along with developmental expertise. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, career and parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and other trauma. Her clinical focus includes a wide range of concerns such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
Her therapeutic style is compassionate, non-judgmental, educational, and insight-oriented. She combines strengths-based perspectives with trauma and developmentally informed methods, integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies when appropriate. Austa sees her role as offering professional experience and knowledge in a supportive manner to help individuals navigate the challenges that led them to seek help. Together with each person she works with, Austa develops a tailored plan that reflects their needs, goals, and pace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Austa Murray have?
Austa Murray has 22 years of experience in clinical social work and mental health settings.
Is Austa Murray a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149.010100.
In which languages does Austa Murray provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Austa Murray located?
Austa Murray is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Austa Murray as my therapist?
You can work with Austa Murray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Austa Murray work with international clients?
Austa Murray does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Austa Murray cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. It helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, abandonment concerns, or recurring relationship conflicts by exploring connection needs and building more secure ways of relating.
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people gain self-understanding, build confidence, and set goals at a comfortable pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented method that identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. It is often combined with other approaches to address both insight and coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Austa works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow people to engage in therapy from varied locations and on schedules that suit their routines, making it easier to maintain consistent care and apply skills between sessions.