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Welcome,

I’m Lara Murphy, MA, LMFT. With over 20 years of experience supporting individuals aged 16 and older, I bring dedication, compassion, and expertise to my work as a therapist. Let’s connect and create a space where you can begin to heal from the past, embrace the present, and rediscover joy in your everyday life. Together, we’ll work toward balance, self-understanding, and the peace you deserve.

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Services

Discover the services I offer and how they can help you.

  • A comprehensive session to understand your history, current challenges, and therapy goals.

  • Focused one-on-one sessions to address your unique needs, promote growth and healing.

  • Designed to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen family dynamics.

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Books & Resources

Book cover titled "What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey, featuring a watercolor silhouette of a woman.
Book cover titled 'The Obstacle Is The Way' by Ryan Holiday with a laurel wreath graphic and a red badge indicating over two million copies sold.
Book cover titled 'No Bad Parts' by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, with a subtitle about healing trauma using the internal family systems model. The cover features abstract line art of a face, composed of colored shapes in yellow, green, and teal.
Book cover of "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert M. Sapolsky, featuring an illustration of zebras fighting on a grassy plain.
What My Bones Know
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  • "I am grateful Lara took me on as a client when I returned to therapy after my mother’s death. Struggling with grief and CPTSD, I needed someone I could trust. Lara is easy to talk to and has been an incredible partner in navigating childhood traumas, life, and work stress. Through EMDR and Parts Work, I’ve faced dark memories, found my voice, self-worth, and hope again. I feel seen, heard, and never judged. I’m so glad Lara chose this work, she’s helping me find my true self!"

    -Client, Age 50

  • "Lara Murphy is more than a therapist—she is a mentor and a hero. After a major traumatic event, I couldn’t eat, drive, or even shower. Within a month, I regained my abilities. Through EMDR, every session brought relief and a sense of, 'Oh wow, I’m changing.' I can’t thank Lara enough for her hard work and mentorship. Her sessions were enjoyable and gave me something to look forward to as I saw real progress. We all have troubles, and that’s okay—but with the right help, like Lara, we can truly be happy and healthy."

    -Client, Age 25

  • "Lara Murphy has changed my life. After two years of sobriety with AA, I was still struggling with emotional triggers and memories I once drowned with alcohol. Past therapy brought no results, but a few months of EMDR with Lara changed everything—it felt like magic. Without drugs, she helped me reprocess childhood wounds, young adulthood struggles, and cancer trauma. I no longer cry spontaneously or feel the need to isolate. EMDR didn’t erase my past but placed it where it belongs, allowing me to live happily in the present. I will be forever grateful."

    -Client, Age 64

  • "I once believed I would never be truly happy or content and questioned if I wanted to continue in my exhausting state of mind. Lara patiently listened and offered insights I hadn’t considered. Her sense of humor lifted my mood at just the right time. EMDR was a crucial part of my therapy—together, we uncovered decades-old trauma affecting my life and choices. Now, I walk lighter, have forgiven myself and others, and believe in my ability to move forward. I am stronger than ever and forever grateful to Lara for her help."

    -Client, Age 57