Online in Idaho, Washington
(Online Only)
Are you are struggling to get through each day - but not sure why? Maybe you feel way too anxious. Do you often feel frustrated, angry, not important, or lost. Perhaps you jJust don't feel like yourself anymore? Maybe you cry too often, and people say you are too sensitive. Or are you just numb. Do you get angry too fast and regret what you have said? Do you wish there was a reboot button for humans?
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Object Relations Therapy Focuses on how early caregiver relationships shape current relationships. It aims to improve patterns of attachment and trust.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
Approach Description: Since research studies show the quality of the relationship with the therapist best predicts the quality of the therapy, more so than any particular treatment modality, all my sessions are Rogerian, or client-centered. Carl Rogers believed that no change can take place unless the client is unconditionally accepted, and his therapy is considered client-centered, (your needs are what matters). I also practice trauma informed - meaning I understand how therapy itself can become traumatic when done inappropriately, so I use appropriate techniques and methods designed to do no further harm.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $120-$150
- Accepts Insurance
- I am in network for: Aetna, Anthem, Asuris, most types of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, First Choice Health, Evernorth, Kaiser PPO only, Optum, Premera (including HMO), Regence, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, UnitedHealthCare
Education & Credentials
Sherry Murray LMHC
- Female
- License # LH00007540
- Licensed in Washington
- Practicing Since 1999
Education: 1999 Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Gonzaga University, graduating with top honors
1990 Bachelors of Arts and Science in Computer Science/Technical Writing, graduating with top honors
Sherry Murray Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Idaho, Washington
- Online Therapy Details: I offer Online Mental Health Counseling through a HIPAA compliant portal
I specialize in trauma-informed care for PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, and attachment/relationship difficulties, weight and body image issues, and all forms of abuse.
Depending on your needs, I can use both skill building techniques, like CBT or DBT, and modalities like psychodynamic which delve deep to understand why you react the way you do. I naturally have a warm, accepting, and affirming manner which clients reports makes them feel safer to do this work.