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Steven Murray, LMSW

Experienced Michigan LMSW focused on practical progress
  • CBT informed care
  • Supportive coaching style
  • Experience with trauma

About Steven Murray

Steven Murray is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five decades of experience in mental health care. He has worked across hospitals, clinics, group homes, and schools, offering support to people of all ages and backgrounds who face a wide range of challenges including stress, adjustment to life changes, mood and anxiety concerns, trauma, intellectual challenges, forensic matters, and long-term serious mental health diagnoses. His clinical training spans psychodynamic methods, behavior modification, and cognitive behavioral techniques, and his current practice is grounded primarily in cognitive behavioral therapy while integrating other perspectives as needed.

Steven approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which he serves as coach and encourager - offering support, fresh perspectives, and direction when useful. He values positive humor as a tool to foster healthier outlooks and build resilience. A lifelong fan of science and technology, he relies on computers and smartphones to maintain independence and stay connected, an especially important aspect of his life as a person who is blind. He holds an undergraduate degree in Instrumental Music from Central Michigan University and promotes music, nature walks, and reading as meaningful contributors to well-being. His work emphasizes practical progress in areas clients choose, delivered without judgment or embarrassment.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Steven Murray have?

Steven Murray has 50 years of experience in the field of mental health.

Is Steven Murray a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMSW. License details are MI LMSW 6801011723 and MI Psychologist 6301003778.

In which languages does Steven Murray provide therapy?

Steven Murray provides therapy in English.

Where is Steven Murray located?

Steven Murray is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Steven Murray as my therapist?

You can work with Steven Murray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Steven Murray work with international clients?

Steven Murray does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Steven Murray 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 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.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take actions that align with their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where avoidance becomes a barrier to living fully.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that began in close relationships and how they show up in current partnerships and families. This approach helps with relationship struggles, intimacy-related concerns, and attachment issues by strengthening emotional connection and understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective strategies. It is commonly used for mood and anxiety disorders, sleep difficulties, and coping with everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Steven works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives and to maintain consistency even when schedules change. These options support accessibility and ongoing engagement with therapy from wherever clients are located.

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