Jessica Murph, LMFT

Jessica Murph is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and related concerns. She offers an affirming, sex-positive approach and supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, eating and body image concerns, and substance-related problems. Jessica emphasizes respectful, person-focused care and asks clients to call her Jess. Her work centers on creating a calm, human approach where clients set goals and guide the pace. She draws on family systems ideas to notice how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Sessions combine practical skills and reflection so people can manage day-to-day stress and respond differently to triggers. Jessica adapts methods for neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, and she aims to make therapy accessible and flexible. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change patterns and accept things they cannot control. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are central needs. She also integrates Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to help people understand how early bonds affect current relationships. Work around body image and eating aligns with Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size principles to reduce shame and build sustainable habits. Jessica practices in Texas and focuses on an inclusive, trauma-informed stance that respects diverse identities and sexual expression. She helps people build resilience, clearer boundaries, and more honest connections with themselves and others.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps even when emotions are hard. This approach can reduce avoidance and support living more in line with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try new ways of relating that build safety and connection. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then suggest methods to try. If something does not fit, the plan can change so work stays useful and manageable. Jessica’s biography indicates she practices virtually across Texas, so confirm the exact session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use worksheets, in-session coaching, and skills practice from wherever someone is located in Texas. Discussing practical needs during the first meeting helps tailor session length and focus to everyday life.