Rebecca Murray, LCPC - Illinois Therapist at Grow Therapy

Rebecca Murray

Rebecca Murray

(she/her)

LCPC
10 years of experience
Empowering
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual

Hello! I am Rebecca, a therapist practicing in Illinois. In 2013 I graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with my Master's degree. I received training in EMDR by the EMDR Institute. Currently, I practice 100% telehealth, so we can work together no matter where you live. I see clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes, grief for the loss of a human or pet, and trauma. We all make changes when we are ready. Change can be difficult, and it's not all forward movement. I'm a very laid-back therapist, and provide a safe, judgement-free space where I'll work with you by listening, questioning, and using curiosity. I can help by teaching you skills, discussing decisions, and helping you learn how to change the way you think about yourself, other people, and the world. If appropriate, I can help you with traumatic experiences by providing EMDR and "parts" work. Give yourself the gift of therapy. Explore new ways of seeing things, new ways to manage emotions, new ways of communicating with others, and new ways to care for yourself.

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

When someone finishes a session with me, I want them to feel heard, validated, and not judged. Our therapeutic relationship will be a safe space to talk about anything you need. In the first few sessions I will find out more about your history. If needed I will also talk about some skills to lower symptoms like anxiety or low mood. From there we will create a list of goals, and start addressing them. We will always move at the pace that's best for you.

About Rebecca Murray

Identifies as

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

EMDR

I was trained at the EMDR Institute by therapists who trained with the founder of EMDR, Francis Shapiro. EMDR is versatile, and I've used it in work with clients who have PTSD, cPTSD (complex childhood trauma), anxiety, depression, and grief. EMDR can help cut the emotional "gut punch" we can experience when traumatic memories are triggered.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Currently I use a therapy called Ego State, which is very similar to IFS. These therapies help you connect with parts of yourself, some of which are younger and hurt, some well adjusted and helpful. We can help the hurt parts feel safe again, and resolve some of the negative coping skills they want to use.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is a highly successful therapy that uses the cognitive part of our brain to shift some of the unhelpful ways we think and feel.