Erin Murphy,

Welcome, I’m Erin (she/her), LPC,  and I am so glad you found your way here!

My Education

I completed undergraduate studies at Penn State Harrisburg with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. I then received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Shippensburg University. My criminal justice degree comes in handy with social issues & has served well in past experience with substance abuse issues and advocacy.

My Background

I started my career around 2014 in a youth residential setting and shifted into inpatient before finding my home in the outpatient setting. I enjoy working with a diverse set of clients ages 13+ for a variety of mental health challenges, and I invite you to show up as you are!

How I Can Help You

I specialize in counseling teens (13 and older), young adults, and adults through a trauma-informed lens. I counsel for Adult Child of an Addict (ACOA), ADHD, anxiety, attachment issues, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), chronic illness/pain, and depression.

I also counsel for relationships, domestic abuse, eating disorders, Gifted Youth and Adults (social emotional), grief, LGBTQIA+, life transitions, OCD, ODD, self-esteem, sexual abuse, sleep issues, spirituality, and trauma & PTSD.

Working Together 

I believe in meeting you exactly where you are. My role is to be the instrument for you to come into greater self-awareness. Learning about yourself opens the door for authenticity and healing. Therapy is a journey that requires vulnerability and courage. My style could be summarized as ‘lovingly challenging’ with a hint of sarcasm while we tackle issues collaboratively.  We’ll work together at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Techniques in Therapy

Earlier in my career, I would have labeled my orientation as cognitive existential. Now I am finding a more natural niche in an integrative approach. I’ve received certifications in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), which I consider the first-line modalities for learning coping strategies and challenging negative thought processes.

For deeper exploration and body-mind impact, I incorporate a blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused-CBT, and Somatic Experiencing (SE) into sessions based on your individual needs. Working with complex trauma is something I am most passionate about, which is why I have kept up with the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP II).

I wholeheartedly welcome every single BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ person into my office space, where I focus on building genuine safety and acceptance.

Outside of Work

It’s important to practice what I preach about self-care! I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, & learning to garden. If I’m stuck inside, I’m often coming up with another creative house project, coloring, or working on my paint-by-number of the month.  I’m also always rotating between a nonfiction novel and therapy books, so feel free to ask for some recommendations. I’d love to hear about yours!

PA License #PC015389

Erin Murphy’s Availability

Erin Murphy offers in-person sessions at the Hershey, PA, therapy office and online therapy for anyone in Pennsylvania.