Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock, LCSW
Strength-focused LCSW for trauma and change
- Strength-based support
- Motivational change work
- Flexible online sessions
About Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked as a social worker for the past 13 years. He practices from a strength-centered perspective, aiming to be fully in a client's corner without judgment so people can safely examine patterns like self-sabotage, guilt, and shame.
He moves therapy from understanding to practical change, emphasizing small, manageable steps over sudden shifts. He often uses a muscle-building metaphor - brief challenge followed by recovery - to illustrate how growth happens through consistent, incremental effort and balanced rest. That approach helps clients find a healthier balance between overwhelming stress and under-stimulation.
Murdock brings practical coaching skills to the work, using motivational interviewing to help clients clarify what they want to do and to follow through on those goals. He also practices trauma-focused work and is specialized in IRRT (Imaging rescripting reprocessing therapy), a method he employs for shame, guilt, abuse-related symptoms, nightmares, and work with children; he notes that IRRT can reduce retraumatizing responses and sometimes produces meaningful change quickly.
He favored visual explanations, metaphors, and a candid, energetic manner shaped by his own experiences. Murdock treats therapy as a collaborative, even enjoyable, puzzle to be solved with curiosity and steady action.
He moves therapy from understanding to practical change, emphasizing small, manageable steps over sudden shifts. He often uses a muscle-building metaphor - brief challenge followed by recovery - to illustrate how growth happens through consistent, incremental effort and balanced rest. That approach helps clients find a healthier balance between overwhelming stress and under-stimulation.
Murdock brings practical coaching skills to the work, using motivational interviewing to help clients clarify what they want to do and to follow through on those goals. He also practices trauma-focused work and is specialized in IRRT (Imaging rescripting reprocessing therapy), a method he employs for shame, guilt, abuse-related symptoms, nightmares, and work with children; he notes that IRRT can reduce retraumatizing responses and sometimes produces meaningful change quickly.
He favored visual explanations, metaphors, and a candid, energetic manner shaped by his own experiences. Murdock treats therapy as a collaborative, even enjoyable, puzzle to be solved with curiosity and steady action.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock have?
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock has 4 years of experience.
Is Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW. License details: ID LCSW LCSW - 44539.
In which languages does Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock provide therapy?
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock provides therapy in English.
Where is Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock located?
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock is located in Idaho.
How can I work with Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock as my therapist?
You can work with Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock work with international clients?
Yes, Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing into his online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective leads the work - it is often helpful for stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering skill-based tools for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative method that helps resolve mixed feelings about change and strengthens commitment to actionable steps, which can be useful for addictions, habit change, and parenting challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting pace and techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to work together - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - giving flexibility to fit therapy into daily life. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, schedule shorter check-ins or longer sessions, and continue care during major life transitions, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to tailor the format to what helps each client most.
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