Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
How Frederick works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Frederick
Frederick Murphy is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina with over 15 years working in the mental health field. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career strain, anger, and depression. He aims to offer respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care to each person who reaches out.
He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for life's challenges. Sessions address everyday problems like coping with change, work pressures, and relationship patterns that sap energy.
Background and approach
Frederick helps people sort priorities, rebuild confidence, and find clearer next steps. Frederick tailors each conversation to the person in front of him. That means listening to your goals, testing strategies that fit your life, and adjusting the plan as needed.
He pays attention to cultural background and issues such as prejudice or discrimination when they affect well-being. People also bring concerns about family dynamics, communication problems, control issues, and fatherhood matters. He works through these themes alongside other focuses like forgiveness, isolation, and midlife questions.
The goal is to reduce unhelpful patterns and increase choices in day-to-day life. Therapy can include short-term focused work or longer-term problem solving depending on what you want. Frederick supports clients who identify as LGBT and those coping with compassion fatigue.
He invites a straightforward, collaborative approach so clients can try small changes and see what helps.
What Frederick works with
Everything Frederick lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Frederick's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches and online options for practical change
Frederick uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem solving and behavior change. One common approach helps people identify patterns in thinking and behavior that keep stress and anger cycling, then tests small changes to shift those patterns. Another approach emphasizes skills practice - learning specific ways to manage intense feelings, improve communication, and set boundaries so daily life feels more manageable.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Frederick will work with each person to understand goals and preferences, try methods that match those goals, and make adjustments when something isn't working. The plan is shaped by what helps in real life rather than a fixed formula.
Online therapy offers flexibility and different ways to stay connected. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule and use less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in between sessions, handle brief concerns, or do shorter check-ins during a workday. These options make it easier to keep therapy going when schedules are tight or travel is a barrier.
Questions people ask about Frederick
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like communication problems and family origin concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on listening, setting clear goals, and testing strategies that fit a client's day-to-day life.
How much experience does he have?
He has more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling and different communication preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.