- Thoughts and habits
- Skills focused
- Goal oriented
About Gabrielle
Gabrielle McMurphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that affect stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Gabrielle aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what’s happening and try small changes that make daily life easier.
She uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and build new routines. Gabrielle draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based work to guide short, usable steps. Sessions tend to emphasize problem-solving, emotional awareness, and skills you can use between meetings.
Gabrielle has three years of clinical experience. Her background includes work with trauma, grief, addiction-related issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic health-related challenges, and body image, tailoring the work to each person's situation.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She helps people set clear goals, notices what gets in the way, and practices new ways of responding. Gabrielle invites clients to try tools in real life and review what works so the plan can change over time.
To begin, readers are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability and session options should be confirmed before booking.
She uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and build new routines. Gabrielle draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based work to guide short, usable steps. Sessions tend to emphasize problem-solving, emotional awareness, and skills you can use between meetings.
Gabrielle has three years of clinical experience. Her background includes work with trauma, grief, addiction-related issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic health-related challenges, and body image, tailoring the work to each person's situation.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She helps people set clear goals, notices what gets in the way, and practices new ways of responding. Gabrielle invites clients to try tools in real life and review what works so the plan can change over time.
To begin, readers are asked to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability and session options should be confirmed before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Idaho, North Carolina
Languages
English
How Gabrielle’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Gabrielle uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short experiments that can be done between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people make room for difficult feelings while committing to values-based actions. That approach is useful for stress, chronic worry, and life transitions where living a meaningful life matters more than eliminating every uncomfortable feeling.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gabrielle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan so it stays practical and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific online or in-person session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many clients find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into their day more easily, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can also guide homework and between-session practice that fits into everyday routines, making therapy more accessible for people balancing multiple responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Gabrielle address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, self-esteem issues, ADHD, addictions, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, emphasizing practical skills and attention to everyday thoughts and habits so clients can try changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Gabrielle has three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including compassion fatigue and trauma-related issues.
Which credentials and region apply to this clinician?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin work with Gabrielle?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.