Yolanda is a great listener. She provides strategies to help you navigate through difficulties.
Tolana Murphy, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Tolana is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Tolana. View 22 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Arizona, Kentucky, and 1 more
Recent reviews
Tolana is great at listening and understanding what it’s important to me. I appreciate her good advice and understanding.
More about Tolana
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- LPC, LPCC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio with over seven years experience. I have worked with adolescents in the Intensive Outpatient setting, adults with severe mental illness and substance abuse detox inpatient, and adults experiencing their first psychotic break. I have also provided community mental health services and medication assisted treatment. I support individuals in need as well as those in a group setting. I have helped hundreds of patients through a variety of situations including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, mental illness, and addiction.
My counseling style is eclectic. I know that no single approach is right for every individual. I have been trained in a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brief Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy to name a few. I offer careful and compassionate counseling with the focus on understanding the person.
My educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Toledo with a primary focus in Psychology. I also have a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Tolana Murphy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447649884.
- LPC · Arizona · LPC-18434 · Expires August 2025
- LPCC · Kentucky · 292507 · Expires December 2025
- LPCC · Ohio · E.1700254 · Expires July 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Tolana Murphy
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Yolanda is a great listener. She provides strategies to help you navigate through difficulties.
Tolana is great at listening and understanding what it’s important to me. I appreciate her good advice and understanding.
I've had a few therapists in the last decade, but Tolana is by far the best therapist I've ever had. She is so empathetic and non-judgmental. I feel listened to and understood by her and that, in turn, encourages me to completely open up and be honest with her. I have never felt so comfortable talking with someone about all my thoughts, opinions, and issues. I highly recommend Tolana - she's definitely a light in this world.
Tolana has been such a game changer. I can't express how grateful I am to have her as my first therapist. She has been an incredible listener and feel safe expressing myself. Such a pleasure to work with!
Tolana encourages, motivates me and gives me Faith. She's full of wisdom and faith form the word of God . I'd always enjoy my session with her. She inspires me after every session. God bless her!
I like how Tolana listens and give you time to talk it out. Here feedback so far is very comprehensive
She has been extremely helpful and understanding!
Tolana is attentive, empathetic and understanding. She truly takes the time to thoughtfully come up with solutions and steps to help in any situation. I highly recommend Tolana.
I have been having virtual appointments with Tolana for a month now and she is absolutely wonderful. She listens to what I am saying, understands the feelings associated with that and is compassionate while still validating my feelings. She has provided real life examples to relate to my situations and has provided wonderful and different outlooks on topics that are important to me. She also provides different types of tools that are able to be put into practical use for helping me cope with difficult topics and how to deal with real life situations. In just a short time, I have started to feel lighter and not so much of the overwhelming/spiraling thoughts that cause me such anxiety. She has many options for days and times of availability and is always willing to chat outside of those schedules video chats should I need to talk. Highly recommended!
Tolana is caring and understands my needs. She always knows the right thing to say and how to help me work through my problems.
Better Help is a great way to get help in this busy world we live in, They offer a variety of different ways to connect and I never feel alone or forgotten. I highly recommend.
Tolana Murphy is the right Therapist to be working with me. I cannot tell you how important it is that I feel like I relate to her on so many levels. Thank you for having her on staff.
Tolana has been amazing so far. I’ve had two video sessions with her and her advice has been so helpful. She listens, understands & gives reasoning behind every thought. Her advice has stuck with my day to day thoughts. I can’t wait to see her again.
Tolana listens and graciously presents insights after I've "dumped" on her. She never seems hurried or frazzled. I feel peace when I'm with her, which is important, because I'm in an anxious situation right now. I look forward to my time with her. She is very helpful and patient.
Tolana is thoughtful and caring, she listens and offers solutions and sets attainable goals would recommend 10/10!
She is so helpful and seems to always be available when I need her. It’s been so refreshing to feel frantic but be able to come to a safe place to vent or get advice that is beneficial to all parties involved. I like that I never get an “i don’t know” response. Very happy.
Tolana Murphy is very efficient and timely with her advice. Urgent messages are answered rather quickly.
Tolana is kind, helpful, and insightful especially when you are at your lowest point.
Tolana has been extremely helpful. I was nervous getting back into therapy because of my previous experience not being great. I instantly felt comfortable with Tolana to open up and I am grateful for that.
AMAZING!!!!
I find Tolana extremely helpful, my only possible concern is that we live in opposite sides of the world and the time zone difference makes scheduling sessions difficult to find a time that is helpful to me. I have had one session over video chat thus far and that was at 1am my time, my next is scheduled for 2am.
I have been working with Tolana for a few months now and all I can say is that I love her! I tried a few therapists before I found her and I pretty much knew right away that we were a good fit. Couldn't tell you why, I just got a vibe and could tell she knew what she was talking about. I was in therapy for 2 years while in college and it drastically changed my life. In the few months that I have been working with Tolana she has helped me rediscover some of the old tools I used that I have forgotten about along the way. She has helped boost my confidence and approached my problems in different ways. For the first time in years I am actually facing my emotions, my thoughts, and am able to implement healthy habits that I've been trying to stick to for years. I look forward to our calls each week and highly recommend her!
Frequently asked questions
Does Tolana Murphy offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Tolana Murphy works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Tolana Murphy speak?
Tolana Murphy speaks English.
How many years of experience does Tolana Murphy have?
Tolana Murphy has 10 years of experience.
Where is Tolana Murphy licensed to practice?
Tolana Murphy is licensed to practice in Arizona, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Does Tolana Murphy accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Tolana Murphy does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Tolana Murphy offer?
Tolana Murphy offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Tolana Murphy?
Tolana Murphy can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Tolana Murphy?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.