Alicia Murphy, LPC

My clients describe me as:

Open-minded, accepting, and approachable. I create a comfortable space for clients to openly explore thoughts and emotions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am here not to tell you how to think or feel, but to help you explore how you truly do think and feel. I will hold space to be curious about all your experiences, so you can understand and appreciate yourself as a whole person.

Together, we will:

Explore past experiences, thoughts, feelings, and wishes so we might understand patterns that keep you stuck. This opens up the potential to notice a wider range of emotions, experiment with change, and live a more satisfying life.

I specialize in working with people who:

Experience depression, struggle to maintain meaningful relationships, and deal with complex family dynamics. I provide support to people uncertain about their life direction, and those who feel disconnected and unsure about aspects of their identity.

I became a therapist because:

I believe everyone deserves a space for self-exploration with a person who fosters curiosity and self-acceptance.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

We are located in the historic Monadnock Building in downtown Chicago, accessible through public transit and plenty of parking options

More about me and my practice:

At Fermata Psychotherapy we work with people who are curious about themselves, and who want to understand their experiences and process their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We are trusting, nonjudgmental, and go beyond superficial solutions.