Licensed Professional Counselor · Tennessee

A softer place
to land.

Boutique therapy for adults navigating life's most tender seasons — anxiety, grief, relationships, and the quiet weight of change.

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Tara Murphy

LPC-MHSP · Chattanooga, TN

Anxiety Depression Grief Relationships Life Transitions CBT-Informed

Therapy that feels
like a conversation.

I'm Tara Murphy, a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee. My practice is intentionally small — because I believe therapy works best when you feel truly known, not processed.

I work with adults who are carrying more than they'd like — who are anxious, grieving, stuck, or simply unsure of who they're becoming. You don't need a crisis to deserve support. Sometimes the most important work happens in the quieter aches of everyday life.

My approach is warm and collaborative. We'll move at a pace that respects where you are, building insight and practical tools together along the way.

License

LPC-MHSP · State of Tennessee

Training

CBT-Informed · Person-Centered

Sessions

50-minute individual sessions

Format

In-person & Telehealth available

Areas of Focus

Where I can help.

Anxiety

Worry, overthinking, panic, and the constant hum of unease — we'll work to quiet the noise and build steadiness.

Depression

Low mood, disconnection, and the weight of feeling flat — finding pathways back to energy and meaning.

Grief & Loss

The loss of a person, a relationship, an identity — grief is not linear, and you don't have to carry it alone.

Relationship Concerns

Patterns in relationships, communication struggles, boundary-setting, and understanding your relational world.

Life Transitions

Career changes, moves, endings, and new beginnings — navigating who you are becoming through change.

Self-Worth & Identity

Understanding who you are, healing self-criticism, and building a kinder, more grounded relationship with yourself.

Thoughtful.
Evidence-based.
Deeply human.

I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps us identify and gently challenge the thought patterns and behaviors that keep us stuck. But therapy is never one-size-fits-all.

Every person brings their own history, culture, and way of making sense of the world. I work to meet you there — curious, non-judgmental, and committed to your growth at your own pace.

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CBT-Informed Identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns
02
Person-Centered You are the expert on your own life — I follow your lead
03
Relational Focus Healing often happens through genuine connection
04
Boutique Practice A small caseload means you receive real, devoted attention

Ready to take
the first step?

Reaching out is often the hardest part. This form goes only to me — I'll respond within 2 business days to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call so we can see if we're a good fit.

There's no commitment required. Just a conversation.

Location Tennessee (In-person & Telehealth)
Response Time Within 2 business days
Free Consultation 15-minute call, no obligation

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Thank you for reaching out.

I've received your inquiry and will be in touch within 2 business days. Take good care of yourself in the meantime.