Joseph Murray, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Carrboro, NC
Online & In-Person
About me
MOTIVATE Counseling & Coaching, a mental health & personal improvement practice, helps you get where you want to be. We often view growth & learning positively but stress & discomfort negatively. The reality is they are inherently connected. You are the expert of your life & no one is better able to determine what is best for you than you. Whether past traumas, current stressors, future worries, inability to follow through, or reluctance to take that “next step”…MOTIVATE will help process & develop a healthier understanding of what has occurred in your life, clarify what you want, understand barriers & overcome them.
My clinical work is rooted in cognitive behavioral theory. I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat trauma; as well as specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), & Motivational Interviewing (MI).
As a therapist, I am positive, encouraging, strengths-based & empathetic. I pride myself on the ability to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships & foster a safe, comfortable & supportive environment. Personal interests in art and music, mindfulness practices, fitness, exercise, sports, athletics & coaching are often woven into my work.
License
License(s)
Education
Case Western Reserve University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$175 - $200Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- Military Families
- 12-Step Programs
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
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Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media