Rebecca Murray, LCPC

Rebecca Murray is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and compassion fatigue. She supports clients dealing with relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions such as midlife changes. Rebecca aims to give straightforward, practical help in short, focused sessions.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. Rebecca also uses trauma-focused approaches and elements of Internal Family Systems when past hurt or inner conflict shows up. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with the therapist and client working together to set clear steps.

Rebecca emphasizes a calm, respectful approach. She listens for what matters most to each person and then adapts techniques to match their pace. This often means breaking big problems into smaller, manageable tasks and practicing new skills between sessions.

With 11 years of experience as an LCPC, she has supported people through grief, workplace stress, panic, and issues tied to family of origin or domestic violence. Rebecca also addresses concerns such as guilt, forgiveness, life purpose, and isolation through practical problem-solving and paced emotional work.

People who come to her can expect a mix of thought-focused work and attention to emotional healing. She encourages clients to try small changes, notice what helps, and adjust plans over time. If you want to explore change step by step, Rebecca offers a steady, experienced presence.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Rebecca commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going and then practicing specific skills to change them. CBT is useful for panic, mood issues, workplace stress, and day-to-day coping skills.

She also integrates EMDR and trauma-focused therapy for people who carry distress from past events. These approaches work on reducing the intensity of traumatic memories and the ways those memories shape current reactions and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs and comfort level. That decision is based on goals, the problems people bring, and what feels doable in weekly sessions.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking. This profile does not list particular formats, so ask about video, phone, or other arrangements when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can practice skills between sessions.