Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in Falls Church
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over thirty years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. My practice focuses on providing personalized psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and stress related to work, school, or family. I specialize in trauma recovery, including support for victims of sexual abuse, families experiencing divorce, and women facing fertility challenges. With a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland (1988) and licensure since 1990, I have maintained a private practice since 1998 after extensive clinical experience at institutions like the Woodburn Center for Community Mental Health.My therapeutic approach combines interactive support with exploration of past experiences to foster self-awareness and meaningful change. I hold memberships in professional organizations including the American Psychological Association and Virginia Psychological Association, and have provided clinical supervision to psychology interns throughout my career. My practice now focuses almost exclusively on psychotherapy, including telehealth services to accommodate diverse client needs.
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Adolescent Counseling
Child Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Divorce Support
Fertility Counseling
Psychological Evaluations
Telehealth Sessions
Parenting Assessments
Family Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of clinical psychology experience
- Our practice specializes in trauma recovery and divorce-related counseling
- We provide telehealth services for remote accessibility
- Our founder has conducted psychological evaluations since 1988
- We maintain active memberships in leading psychological associations
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Personalized treatment for adults addressing depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Sessions focus on increasing self-awareness through exploration of past experiences while maintaining focus on current concerns. Treatment duration varies based on client needs, with most attending weekly sessions. Our approach combines supportive dialogue with practical interventions to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
Adolescent Counseling
Specialized support for teenagers navigating developmental challenges. Initial assessment includes separate parent meetings to gather background information while establishing confidentiality boundaries. Therapy focuses on improving mood, self-esteem, and decision-making through age-appropriate interventions. Parent collaboration is maintained throughout treatment to ensure comprehensive support for adolescent clients.
Child Therapy
Developmentally appropriate treatment for children aged kindergarten and older. Combines therapeutic play with talk therapy in a specially equipped playroom. Initial assessment involves parent consultations followed by child-centered sessions using art materials and toys. Treatment addresses behavioral concerns while supporting positive self-esteem development through collaborative parent involvement.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors including victims of sexual abuse. Integrates past experience exploration with present-focused coping strategies. Utilizes evidence-based techniques to process traumatic memories while maintaining therapeutic safety. Treatment plans address both immediate symptoms and long-term healing needs through personalized intervention approaches.
Telehealth Sessions
Remote therapy options available for clients seeking convenient access. Maintains the same therapeutic approach through secure video conferencing. Particularly beneficial for clients with mobility challenges or those requiring continuity of care during travel. Available for individual sessions with appropriate technology setup and privacy considerations.
People
Carolyn Murphy
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience treating trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Holds a Ph.D. from University of Maryland and has maintained private practice since 1998. Specializes in working with diverse client populations across developmental stages.
Questions
What age groups do you work with?
I provide therapy for children (kindergarten age and older), adolescents, and adults through individualized treatment approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, I provide telehealth therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access, using secure video conferencing technology for convenient mental health support.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
My approach combines interactive support with exploration of past experiences while focusing on current concerns. I integrate directive interventions as needed for practical problem-solving and personal growth.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last approximately 50 minutes, with session frequency determined by individual treatment needs - typically weekly, though some clients attend more or less frequently.
What are your office hours?
Please contact me directly for current availability information, as my schedule may vary to accommodate client needs while maintaining quality care standards.
