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"If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain.”
- Emily Dickinson

Murphy Vestute, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, CCTP, EMDR, CGRS

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, an EMDR Trauma Therapist, and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. I have over 30 years of experience in the Human Services field, and have worked for many years within the cancer community as an advocate, volunteer and a caregiver.

Please visit my counseling website to learn more about me:

A Place To Heal Counseling

Education

Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale, FL).
Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature (Summa Cum Laude) from Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL).
Associate of Science degree in Human Services.

Additional Training

Certification: Grief Recovery; The Grief Recovery Institute (Sherman Oaks, CA).
Certificate of completion: EMDR training from an EMDRIA Certified Consultant and Trainer (Boca Raton, FL).

[EMDRIA: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association.]

Certification: Clinical Trauma Professional; International Association of Trauma Professionals (Eau Claire, WI).
Certificate of completion: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique); The American Institute of Healthcare Professionals (Warren, OH).
Certificate of completion: Life Coaching; The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology.

Board Certified Designation
Board-Certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and recognized as both a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. The NBCC is an international credentialing organization for professional counselors certifying that counselors have voluntarily met high national standards for education, examination, experience and ethical guidelines. The NBCC verifies continued professional development and educational growth.

Professional Affiliations
Professional member of the American Counseling Association (ACA): 2016-2017, 2018-2019. The ACA is the world's largest organization representing professional counselors, exacting extensive requirements and precise guidelines counselors must follow.

Verified by Psychology Today as a professional counselor.

Personal Statement
I am devoted to addressing the psychological needs of people dealing with cancer and other chronic diseases, and helping people move beyond the emotional pain experienced through grief, loss and negative life experiences (trauma) that interfere with the way a person sees the world, themselves, and the way they relate to others.

Treatment Modalities
I use an eclectic approach to counseling consisting of, but not limited to: Adlerian, Cognitive Behavior, Existential, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Solution-Focused theories, based on a Rogerian (Person/Client-Centered) therapeutic model; utilizing a variety of Gestalt exercises and EMDR (trauma) therapy.

Fees and Payment
My hourly fee may vary depending on services rendered. Please call to determine needed services and associated fee.
I accept cash, check or credit cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa.

Insurance
I am no longer on insurance panels.
If you would like to see me as a private, self-pay client, I can give you a "superbill" to submit to your insurance company
for reimbursement for out-of-network benefits.

Professional Memberships

For an appointment, please call or text: (561) 529-4488
Office: 7711 N. Military Trail, Suite 216, Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL