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Areas of focus include <a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/library/addiction\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">addiction</a>, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, and infertility.</p><p>Murphy has over two decades of experience, guiding people and couples through challenging life transitions. As the founder and former director of the Center for Change, Murphy works with complex relational dynamics and personal growth.</p><p>Murphy's career includes presentations at institutions like the San Marcos Unified School District and California State University San Marcos. Her extensive experience in forensic clinical practice informs her work with men's issues, stress management, infidelity, and parenting challenges.</p><p>Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Murphy tailors her techniques to each client's needs.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Marriage and Family Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>California</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/escondido-ca\">Escondido, CA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/sharon-murphy#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/sharon-murphy#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/sharon-murphy#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/sharon-murphy#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>Anger Management</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Infertility</li><li>Infidelity</li><li>Life Coaching</li><li>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Men's Issues</li><li>Parenting</li><li>Pregnancy; Prenatal; Postpartum</li><li>PTSD</li><li>Stress</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Compliance</h3><ul><li>HIPAA Compliant</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LMFT</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>California</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Escondido, CA</h3><address>127 E 3rd Ave<br>201<br>Escondido, CA 92025</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7604891092\">760-489-1092</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Sharon Murphy?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/sharon-murphy\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Sharon Murphy Sharon Murphy, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT Escondido, CA AboutContributionsCare Sharon Murphy is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Escondido, CA. 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Areas of focus include <a href=\"/library/addiction\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">addiction</a>, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, and infertility.</p><p>Murphy has over two decades of experience, guiding people and couples through challenging life transitions. As the founder and former director of the Center for Change, Murphy works with complex relational dynamics and personal growth.</p><p>Murphy's career includes presentations at institutions like the San Marcos Unified School District and California State University San Marcos. Her extensive experience in forensic clinical practice informs her work with men's issues, stress management, infidelity, and parenting challenges.</p><p>Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Murphy tailors her techniques to each client's needs.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Marriage and Family Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>California</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/escondido-ca\">Escondido, CA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>Anger Management</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Infertility</li><li>Infidelity</li><li>Life Coaching</li><li>Marital and Premarital</li><li>Men's Issues</li><li>Parenting</li><li>Pregnancy; Prenatal; Postpartum</li><li>PTSD</li><li>Stress</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Compliance</h3><ul><li>HIPAA Compliant</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-credential-details\"><div><h3>Professional licenses and registrations</h3><p>LMFT</p></div></div><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>California</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Escondido, CA</h3><address>127 E 3rd Ave<br>201<br>Escondido, CA 92025</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7604891092\">760-489-1092</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Sharon Murphy?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/sharon-murphy\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}