J. D. Murphy, Marriage Counselor in Pineville, 71360

J. D. Murphy, M.A., BCBT, LMFT

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Pastoral Counseling
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LMFT - Mft1139

My Approach to Helping

You'll enjoy and benefit from my unique, insightful, caring, witty and effective approach to helping people deal with life's challenges. Contact me now for real help.

As a legally blind counselor, I believe God has gifted me with an ability to better see into the heart and soul of those I serve. Over the years, many have told me how comfortable they feel when working with me. They are not as anxious or self-conscious due to concerns of how I might be judging them based upon their outward appearance. This together with my genuine empathy for and desire to help others provides an environment which promotes greater openness and trust.

More Info About My Practice

Experience & Qualifications

I graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1984 with a Master of Arts in Religious Education with a major in counseling. I have completed 40 semester hours of post-graduate training in marriage and family therapy from the Colorado School for Marriage and Family Therapy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the State of Louisiana and a Board Certified Belief Therapist with the Therapon Institute. I am a Distinguished Alumnus of Louisiana College, a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

I have over five years experience in helping individuals, couples and families with life's challenges. These services have been provided in a variety of settings including private practice, public and private treatment facilities and church settings. In addition to being an approved expert on multiple topics for Live Person, I am also a part of treatment teams providing mental health, family and addictions treatment in both private and state facilities. I am also a topic expert contributor on alcohol and drug addiction for Good Therapy.