Nancy Muricken, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Nancy Muricken

Nancy Muricken

LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual

I believe therapy is all about healing and growing at one’s own pace. There shouldn’t be a timetable of when you’re supposed to heal or “get over” something or someone. It’s not easy reaching out for help but if you’re ready for a chance at renewal in your life, you are exactly where you’re supposed to be. As someone who personally struggled with multiple traumas at a young age, I’ve went through a lot of challenges in my life which I learned to overcome. Helping others has always come natural to me and making others smile or laugh is one of my many strengths so I hope you can look forward to therapy this time. I provide individual therapy with a pinch of millennial energy and the spice from South India. My mission is simple; I want to continue a cycle of healing that was shared with me. I envision a world where we can all find our peace with just the right amount of sugar, spice, and everything nice.  No matter who we are, where we’ve come from, or how lost we once were. So grab your favorite chai or coffee and I hope that you and I can share a nice cup of healing together!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

My first session is my favorite session as it is where we build rapport so I not only gather information and create achievable goals for them, but I also try to relate with them with empathic listening. I like my clients to feel comfortable so you can expect me to crack a joke or connect with you through a mutual interest or experience. Seeking therapy to begin with is nerve wrecking so I want my clients to feel at ease and not feel like they're getting interrogated. I go at your pace so if something is uncomfortable to talk about, don't worry, we can talk about it another time when you're ready. If you don't want to ever talk about it, that's okay too! I will meet you where you're at and we'll take it from there.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

One of my greatest strengths is being an empath. I feel that I connect well with my clients because I've been in their shoes. I am a daughter, a sister, a wife. and mother of two little boys. I have a history of childhood trauma which I have learned to overcome and heal from. It led to my career choice of becoming a therapist and having the passion to help others. It genuinely makes me feel happy when my clients tell me they feel so much better after our session and look forward to coming to therapy.

About Nancy Muricken

Identifies as

Licensed in

Accepts cash

$150/session

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT was one of the first interventions I learned and incorporated in my practice for the past six years. It has helped clients challenge their reoccurring thoughts, help them recognize how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other, and change their thinking patterns. This will ultimately lead to a less stressed life leaving clients less anxious and manage their symptoms.

Psychodynamic

The Psychodynamic approach is probably one of my favorite interventions to use as I help clients understand how unresolved conflicts and symptoms from past dysfunctional relationships can influence their current behaviors. This approach can help clients be more insightful and self aware of their symptoms and allow them to improve their relationships and develop more coping skills.