Michael Murphy is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with an MSW, MFA, LCSW, and CGP. He specializes in working with adults, couples, and groups on issues such as addiction, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Michael is deeply committed to both his personal and professional growth, continuously enhancing his understanding of the unique relationships individuals maintain with themselves and others. He believes that psychotherapy is not just a profession but an invitation to lifelong learning, having undergone extensive post-master's training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, transactional analysis, redecision therapy, and experiential methods including psychodrama and family sculpting. In his practice, Michael takes a psychodynamic approach, focusing on understanding how early family experiences shape present behaviors. His clients can expect a safe space where their reasons for seeking therapy are explored in the here and now. Prior to his career as a psychotherapist, Michael produced and directed professional theatre in Washington, DC, which informs his appreciation for creativity and the arts.