Alison Murphey

Together we will begin to confront unhealthy cognitive (thought) patterns that stop you from moving forward in your life. We will process, recognize and adapt negative cognitions and work to increase more positive and healthy thought systems about yourself. It is a corner stone of treatment to change the way we speak to ourselves and begin to increase healthy self talk.

As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I understand how important fully reprocessing and learning to navigate trauma can be in our lives. I use a variety of tools to help process, re-process and speak about trauma (both chronic/long-term and acute/recent). We will work to process the specific trauma and recognize healthy and safe ways to cope and work through the different emotions and pain. By safely exploring your past we can build healthy tools to cope with the future.

I have been using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to treat areas of trauma, anxiety, panic, specific phobias and addiction since originally being trained more than 7 years ago. EMDR is highly effective for making long term progress and change in treating areas of concern that have previously been challenging to work through with typical talk-based treatment. EMDR provides a healthy cognitive change while addressing underlying emotional/behavioral triggers.

When you’re overwhelmed by the kind of stress, anxiety, or depression you’re experiencing, it’s hard to see beyond these things on your own. Trauma therapy can help you process them in a completely safe environment: one where you are understood, seen, supported and in control. I specialize in helping adults learn to stop living in their past, improve their relationships, regain their confidence, and conquer their fear of the unknown.

Many survivors find that, as time goes on, the impacts of specific traumatic events begin to affect them differently. As challenging as it may feel to share your story, it is so important to find a safe place to process and cope with trauma and abuse you have survived. I am able to provide a safe place for all survivors to process, share and navigate their story. Together we will work on rebuilding your sense of self and increasing your quality of life.

Therapy to treat anxiety and life transitions is specifically structured to help you navigate the fear or worry you are experiencing. Together, we will confront the invasive negative thought patterns, and find clarity about what is next in life. You can learn to control the negative thought patterns and find the peace that you deserve.

I have been supporting the survivors of violent acts since I was an undergrad in college. Since 2007 I have been an advocate for those who most often feel voiceless. It is so important to provide a safe place for survivors to share their story, find safety and work to rebuild their life. I use a variety of tools to help you combat trauma and increase safety.

I have spent years working within in-patient and outpatient drug treatment settings. As a Certified Addictions-Informed Professional, I understand that substance abuse and various addictions are often rooted in unresolved emotions, stress, anxiety and trauma. By working on underlying emotional needs we can work to resolve substance abuse triggers and work toward more long-term sobriety.

As an eclectic therapist I am able to use pieces of many different therapeutic orientations to best meet your needs. I am trained and versed in numerous treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Addiction Treatment, Mindfulness Based Treatment, Solution Focused, Etc. My training and understanding of numerous tools allows me to provide the most integrative and individualize care for you.

As an eclectic therapist I am able to use components of many different therapeutic orientations to best meet your needs. I am trained in numerous treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Addiction Treatment, Mindfulness Based Treatment, Solution Focused, Etc. My training and understanding of many tools allows me to provide the most integrative and individualized care for you.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy is a proven tool in treating unresolved trauma, phobias, anxiety, panic disorders as well as many other areas of need. By using EMDR we are able to challenge and confront negative thought patterns that are holding you back in your life and begin to reprocess the events, triggers and stressors that have become unmanageable. In EMDR treatment you will find relief from events that may have caused emotional pain for many years.

You may have been to treatment or achieved sobriety on your own. But you’re realizing that getting sober isn’t the same as staying sober…and that’s what you really hope to do. You’re likely already aware of some of the stressors or triggers that can arise, and you know how important it is to be prepared to navigate those before you encounter them. Counseling is a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to help you achieve your goal of long-term sobriety.