Shepherd’s Heart Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Your kid is lying. Or shutting down. Or blowing up over nothing. Or doing the same thing over and over no matter how many times you address it. And you’re starting to wonder if something is actually wrong — or if you’re doing something wrong. Most of the time, the answer is neither. Most of the time, what looks like a behavior problem is a developmental question nobody thought to ask. If you’re the kind of parent who wants to understand what’s actually happening before deciding how to respond, that’s exactly the work we do here.
I look at behavior through a developmental lens first. What’s normal for this age? What’s a signal? What’s your child trying to solve — and why isn’t it working? We build your understanding and your toolkit at the same time. Less reacting, more responding. That’s the shift we’re after.
You don’t need to keep guessing. You need a clearer picture of what’s actually going on — developmentally, relationally, and in your home specifically. That picture is buildable. Reach out, schedule a consultation, and let’s start putting it together.
Call or Email Shepherd’s Heart Counseling, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (984) 341-4821
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Couple Sessions $175
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Shepherd’s Heart Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 341-4821
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 15133 John C Murphy
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Regent University, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2019
- Membership with North Carolina Counseling Association
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor: John C Murphy
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shepherd’s Heart Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 341-4821
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Behavioral Issues
- Parenting
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
Shepherd’s Heart Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 341-4821
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Trauma Focused
Shepherd’s Heart Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (984) 341-4821
Location
Nearby Areas
Shepherd’s Heart Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (984) 341-4821