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KyNisha Murphy

LPC

Compassionate counselor for stress and eating concerns

  • Person-focused approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma-informed care

About KyNisha

KyNisha Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, mood changes, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, and body image or self-esteem struggles. She also helps with trauma and grief, anger, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

KyNisha draws on a straightforward, person-focused style in sessions. She believes clients know their own story and that therapy should build on existing strengths. Conversations focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as deeper exploration when needed.

Her approach blends Client-Centered work with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That means she listens first, helps people notice thought and behavior patterns, and uses trauma-informed techniques when past harm is part of the concern.

KyNisha has four years of licensed clinical experience and more than a decade working in counseling-related roles. She aims to make the first steps easier for people who feel overwhelmed or unsure how to begin.

Sessions are goal-oriented but flexible, with attention to what feels manageable. She encourages small experiments in daily life, clearer communication in relationships, and practical coping skills for intense emotions. The overall focus is helping people feel steadier and more able to move toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people clarify goals. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and finding personal strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches specific skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, or coping with life changes.

Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of past harm and uses careful, paced work to reduce its impact. It combines safety, grounding, and targeted strategies to help people regain stability after trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. KyNisha will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt techniques over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also offers flexibility for people who need quieter surroundings, less bandwidth, or a quicker way to connect with a licensed professional. Discussing practical needs up front helps make online sessions effective and manageable.

License and NPI

LPC Louisiana · No. 8163
NPI1730994633

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does KyNisha work with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting stress, trauma and grief, body image, ADHD, and related concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are person-centered and practical. She listens first, then helps clients identify patterns and try manageable steps between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

KyNisha has four years of licensed counseling experience and over 12 years working in counseling-related roles.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with KyNisha?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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