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Mary Murdoch is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 28 years of experience helping people move through hard moments.

01About Mary

Mary Murdoch is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 28 years of experience helping people move through hard moments. She approaches therapy believing each person knows their own story and already has strengths to build on. Mary offers steady support while clients take the first steps toward change.

Mary keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens for what matters most and helps people develop small, usable changes they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Conversations are focused on reducing overwhelm, improving communication, and restoring a sense of direction. Her work commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose and self-worth.

Forgiveness and rebuilding self-love are frequent themes in her sessions. Mary favors evidence-based therapeutic techniques that match a person’s needs. She and the client pick approaches that fit the issue at hand and the person’s preferences.

Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see what’s changing. Sessions are offered in English and Mary accepts international clients as well. Her background makes her a practical collaborator for people who want clear tools, respectful listening, and a plan to feel better over time.

02Credentials

LCPC (Illinois)
License 180004172 · expires March 2027
NPI
1821408139 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Practical approaches you can use online

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common concerns in straightforward ways. One approach focuses on teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing strategies, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to reduce the power of panic attacks and intense worry. Another approach targets trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories safely and develop skills to manage triggers and strong emotions.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Mary works with each person to match techniques to their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working or feels overwhelming.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let people use visual cues and mirror real conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to send brief updates, ask quick questions, or get support between live sessions. These options add flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and let people fit therapy into busy days.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Mary help with?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and trauma and abuse, plus related issues like panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps people identify strengths, and suggests small, usable changes to try between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

Mary has 28 years of professional experience working with people in clinical settings and therapy.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and provides services while located in Illinois.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is also available to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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