Ashley Murphy , LPC

Ashley Murphy, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina with 22 years of experience in mental health. She holds an MA - Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University and maintains licensure as an LPC, which indicates state authorization to provide counseling services. Over the course of her career she has provided services in community settings, schools, and through telehealth, and she was recognized as School Mental Health Counselor of the Year in 2021.

Ashley works with individuals across the lifespan and has concentrated experience addressing family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, stress, anxiety, and mood disorders. Her practice also includes work with relationship and parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem issues, ADHD, and coaching for life transitions. Additional focus areas include abandonment, blended family challenges, domestic violence, fatherhood issues, impulsivity, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm.

Her approach is person-centered, viewing each client as the expert in their own life while she offers guidance and support. She integrates evidence-informed methods to help clients explore inner wounds, navigate interpersonal change, and work toward greater functioning and meaning. Ashley aims to assist clients in pursuing their potential, healing earlier wounds, and developing new perspectives on life.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Ashley Murphy commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and honoring the client’s perspective so individuals and families can explore their own goals and strengths; it is helpful for people navigating relationship strains, parenting challenges, and identity or life-stage transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts and patterns and building practical coping skills - this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and compulsive behaviors. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and calming strategies, which can reduce stress reactivity and support recovery from trauma and emotional dysregulation.

Determining the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Ashley will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor techniques from these approaches to fit the client’s situation. Licensed professionals often blend methods to match what works best for the individual.

Online therapy with Ashley is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows care to fit around work, family, and other commitments. These options support continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult and make it easier for clients to access consistent therapeutic support.