Carla Murray, LPC, LPC-MHSP
Client-centered counselor for life transitions
- CBT and DBT
- Grief and loss support
- Stress and relationship help
About Carla Murray
Carla Murray is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) with 16 years of experience. The LPC credential indicates she is a licensed professional counselor, and the LPC-MHSP designation identifies her qualification to provide mental health services at a clinical level.
She focuses on helping people work through everyday and complex life concerns, including physical, mental, and emotional abuse, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with grief, family issues, conflict resolution, midlife changes or crisis, low self-esteem, and self-care challenges. Her goal is to help clients move toward more purposeful and joy-filled lives by addressing the problems that interfere with daily functioning and relationships.
Having faced significant losses and major stressors herself, she draws on personal insight to share practical tools with others navigating similar difficulties. Her counseling style centers on meeting clients where they are with openness, honesty, and compassion, treating everyone with respect and sensitivity and avoiding stigmatizing labels. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brief Focused Solution Therapy, and mindfulness and meditation techniques, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs.
Seeking change takes courage, and Carla aims to support and empower individuals who are ready to take steps toward a more satisfying life.
She focuses on helping people work through everyday and complex life concerns, including physical, mental, and emotional abuse, anxiety, anger, depression, coping with grief, family issues, conflict resolution, midlife changes or crisis, low self-esteem, and self-care challenges. Her goal is to help clients move toward more purposeful and joy-filled lives by addressing the problems that interfere with daily functioning and relationships.
Having faced significant losses and major stressors herself, she draws on personal insight to share practical tools with others navigating similar difficulties. Her counseling style centers on meeting clients where they are with openness, honesty, and compassion, treating everyone with respect and sensitivity and avoiding stigmatizing labels. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brief Focused Solution Therapy, and mindfulness and meditation techniques, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs.
Seeking change takes courage, and Carla aims to support and empower individuals who are ready to take steps toward a more satisfying life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carla Murray have?
Carla Murray has 16 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Carla Murray a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LPC-MHSP. License details are TN LPC 4271 and TN LPC-MHSP 4271.
In which languages does Carla Murray provide therapy?
Carla Murray provides therapy in English.
Where is Carla Murray located?
Carla Murray is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Carla Murray as my therapist?
You can work with Carla Murray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carla Murray work with international clients?
Carla Murray does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carla 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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
Carla Murray uses approaches designed to meet people where they are and to equip them with practical skills for daily life. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work; this approach supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carla works with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists bring different tools to sessions, and finding the right combination is part of the therapeutic journey.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible in flexible ways. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographical constraints. This flexibility helps people maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.