Karyn Murphy

Pre-Licensed Social Worker

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Location: Denver, CO

I see patients virtually and in-person!

See me in-person at our Capitol Hill Office

Whatever you are feeling right now is a valid response to the world around you and the sum of your past experiences. I am here to help you make sense of who you are in order to become who you are meant to be. I see therapy as an opportunity to peel back the layers of conditioning from society, your upbringing, past traumas, and the stories you tell yourself, allowing you to reconnect with the purest essence of yourself.

I believe that our greatest wounds happen in relationships, so our greatest healing happens there too. Through the container of a therapeutic relationship, you will have the opportunity to experience the healing that comes from being witnessed with acceptance, compassion, and care by a trusted other.

Drawing from attachment theory, parts work, and mindfulness, I will integrate different modalities to best meet your unique needs. My goal is to empower you to break free from old patterns, embrace your true self, and live a more liberated life where you feel deeply connected to yourself and others. I would be honored to hear your story and meet your special flavor of magic. Whether you are ready for a change or simply looking for support, I am here to witness your journey with deep presence and genuine care.

 

I may not always have immediate availability. If so, we’ll respond right away with some alternative therapists specialized to your needs!

Karyn has prior experience in mental health, including her work as a behavioral health worker at a facility school for adolescents with trauma backgrounds and/or mental health challenges. She also spent four years working with children with autism as a registered behavior technician.

Top Specialties:

  • Depression
  • Relational Conflict
  • Life Transitions

Other Specialties:

  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Grief & Loss
  • Neurodivergence
  • Poly Relationships
  • Relational Conflict
  • Young Adults

Approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • IFS (Internal Family Systems)
  • Meditation
  • Mindfulness

Who do I work with?

  • Adults
  • Adolescents
  • Children 10+

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • United
  • Colorado Medicaid, including:
    • Health First Colorado
    • Colorado Access

A little more about me:

I was born and raised in Connecticut and have been living in Denver for the last six years. Like many people living in Colorado, I love to be outside. In the city I love to bike, rollerblade, or go for a walk around my neighborhood. In the mountains I love to backpack or hike. You will often find me drinking tea on a friend’s couch discussing life. I like to play guitar and sing, as well as study and read the tarot.