Kimberly Murrell, LCMHC

Kimberly Murrell is a licensed clinician who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, eating and food-related concerns, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She encourages straightforward conversation and aims to make it easier for people to say what they are feeling. Her style is direct and supportive so clients can take practical steps forward.

With three years of professional experience, Kimberly focuses on what matters day to day. She helps people cope with life changes, manage self-esteem struggles, and work through relationship and communication problems. She also addresses issues such as control concerns, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, fertility-related stress, guilt, and jealousy.

Sessions are set up so clients can share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Kimberly meets people where they are and works with them to set clear, manageable goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the process and chooses tools that match each person’s needs.

Her approach emphasizes practical strategies that can be used between meetings. That may include new ways to handle stress, steps to interrupt unhelpful thinking, and small behavioral changes to support emotional well-being. Kimberly strives to create a calm, organized space for problem solving.

People who want a conversational, goal-oriented therapist often find this approach helpful. She practices in North Carolina and holds the LCMHC credential, which she uses to inform her work supporting adults through common and complex life challenges.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building manageable habits. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and shift patterns of thought that fuel anxiety and depression, while behavioral techniques focus on practical steps and routines to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Another common element is trauma-informed care, which prioritizes safety in pacing and communication. This way of working helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels tolerable and avoids re-traumatizing reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Different options can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - for example some formats require less bandwidth or let people check in during a short break. Online work can reduce travel time and help people keep consistent appointments while juggling family, work, or medical schedules.