Sarah Murphy (she/her)

LPC
Accepting Clients

Hi! I'm Sarah Murphy, a licensed counselor specializing in cancer, chronic illness, and life transitions. Respectful, whole-person care.

Counselor in , PA

Verified · License #37PC00811000 (PA)

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with people who are carrying a lot — chronic illness, invisible pain, deep burnout, grief that doesn’t always have a name. Maybe you’ve been stuck in survival mode, or maybe something inside you knows it’s time to shift. My clients often describe feeling spiritually or emotionally depleted, yet still hopeful that change is possible — even if they’re not sure where to begin. Wherever you're starting from, we will go at your pace and work together to achieve your goals.

My Background and Approach

I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach that respects the mind, body, and spirit. That means we’ll go beyond surface-level fixes and create space for real healing — at your pace. Whether you're navigating serious illness or a quiet longing for something more, therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself, reshape your story, and discover resilience you didn’t know you had. In our work together, I draw from traditional therapy, modern mindfulness-based approaches, and body-based tools. There's no fixed formula here — the tools serve you, not the other way around. I also bring a spiritually respectful lens to this work. I treat you as a whole person — body, mind, and whatever else makes you, you. I've lived a life that's asked me to rebuild more than once — this doesn't make it about me, just that I believe the person walking with you through hard change should have done some of that walking herself. Whatever brought you here, let's figure out the next step together.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that access to quality mental health care is a right that everyone should have. I believe that all humans are created equal, across all genders, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. My practice is LGBTQ-affirming and I welcome clients in all kinds of relationship configurations. I constantly challenge myself to look beyond my old belief systems. I am a yoga teacher, meditation practitioner, and a Reiki Master. I have three adult sons and one grandchild. I smile a lot even while we’re talking about these heavy things — that’s just me. I believe in hope, even in the hardest places.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Energy Psychology Holistic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Cancer Chronic Pain or Illness Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LPC, State of New Jersey · #37PC00811000
Verified by
TherapyDen · license checked against the New Jersey Professional Counselor Examiners Committee
Years in practice
19 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 19 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 200/session

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