Tolana Murphy , LPC, LCPC

Tolana Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) in Ohio with more than seven years of clinical experience. She has supported adolescents in intensive outpatient settings, provided care for adults facing severe mental illness and substance abuse during inpatient detox, and worked with individuals experiencing a first psychotic break. Her practice has also included community mental health services and medication-assisted treatment, and she offers both individual and group support.

Across her career she has helped hundreds of people navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, mental illness, and addiction. Tolana’s approach to counseling is intentionally eclectic - she draws from a range of techniques rather than relying on a single method, believing that each person’s needs call for a tailored plan. She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, and she emphasizes careful, compassionate care that centers on understanding the whole person.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Toledo with a primary focus in psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. This combination of hands-on experience and formal training informs her practical, person-focused style of counseling.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Tolana Murphy integrates several evidence-based approaches to meet a range of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and active listening, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and build self-understanding - this approach can be useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and emotional healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns - it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tolana works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Tolana offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and receive care that fits around work, family, and daily life.