- Person-centered
- Solution-focused
- CBT informed
About Chastity
Dr. Chastity Murray is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and challenges around parenting and family life. She also supports people dealing with relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping clients move toward clear, achievable goals.
She uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client’s experience central. That means listening first, then shaping the work around each person’s priorities. Dr. Murray also favors solution-focused methods to identify practical steps and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and problem solving. She balances support with gentle challenge, asking questions that help clients see new options. The work often includes identifying short-term goals and testing small changes between meetings.
Her background includes 15 years working with people on substance use, domestic violence, trauma, attachment concerns, and multicultural issues. Dr. Murray has helped clients manage impulsivity, codependency, infidelity, and parenting stresses, among other concerns.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversations about what’s working and what isn’t. The aim is practical progress toward goals clients set for themselves, using approaches that match personal needs and values.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy centers sessions on the person’s own goals and feelings, making space for their story before choosing steps forward. It helps when someone needs validation, clearer priorities, or a neutral place to make sense of what’s happening.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions interact. It is practical and problem-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits that get in the way of daily life.
Solution-Focused Therapy zooms in on immediate, achievable changes. Sessions often identify one or two small actions to try between meetings and then review what worked.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, then try methods that best fit their needs. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, or keep sessions brief when needed. Many people find it simpler to maintain momentum and practice new skills between meetings when sessions are convenient to attend.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Murray help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting and family issues, relationship problems, and career worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is person-centered and solution-focused, combining active listening with practical steps to reach client goals.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Dr. Murray has 15 years of clinical experience addressing substance use, trauma, domestic violence, attachment issues, and other complex concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.