Marcus Murphy

LCPC, LMHC, LCAC, CAADC, NCC, SAP.
Accepting Clients

Evidence-based DBT skills meet Narrative healing. A culturally conscious sanctuary for ADHD, Trauma, and Recovery in Illinois and Indiana.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Illinois

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About Our Clients

Struggles with ADHD, trauma, or the cycle of recovery can often feel like they have become the main character in your life. I am here to help you change that narrative. I work with individuals, couples, and teens ages 12 and up who are ready to stop just surviving their emotions and start mastering them. My ideal client seeks a space where their identity is respected, and their growth is prioritized through practical tools and deep, compassionate clinical work.

My Background and Approach

My approach is a balance of Structure and Story. As a DBT-trained clinician, I provide a concrete "tool belt" for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Simultaneously, I utilize Narrative Therapy to help you externalize your problems, allowing us to deconstruct limiting labels and author an empowered future. I am a dually-licensed specialist (LCPC/LMHC & LCAC/CAADC) with extensive experience in community behavioral health. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) to heal attachment wounds and internal "parts" that feel stuck. Whether we are navigating neurodiversity (ADHD) or complex trauma, I offer clinical solutions that go beyond talk therapy. I am also a DOT-qualified SAP (Accepting June 2026 inquiries). My goal is to walk with you from your first session to your breakthrough.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe the therapeutic alliance is sacred. As a culturally conscious therapist, I understand that your heritage, identity, and lived experiences are the lens through which you see the world. I am committed to social justice and providing an affirming environment for marginalized voices. My practice is grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life; I am the guide with the clinical map. I prioritize honesty, authenticity, and adaptability. I’m passionate about helping people in the 708 area and across Indiana rediscover their potential. This isn't just a profession for me—it is a calling to support others in finding emotional peace and a sense of purpose.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Culturally Sensitive Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction ADHD Therapists Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Rate: $180 - 210/session

Reach out to Marcus