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Austa Murray, LCSW

Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Attachment-based approaches
  • CBT and solution-focused

About Austa Murray

Austa Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience across a wide range of mental health settings. Her clinical background includes individual therapy, group work, and family therapy, with an emphasis on beginning treatment at a pace and focus that reflects each person's priorities.

She has supported a diverse population facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, career difficulties, parenting and relationship challenges, sexual assault, emotional abuse, and other forms of trauma. Murray brings advanced training in attachment- and trauma-informed approaches as well as developmental expertise to her clinical work.

Her therapeutic style is compassionate, non-judgmental, educational, and insight-oriented. Murray integrates listening, skill development, and psychological concepts to foster understanding of presenting concerns while drawing on clients' existing strengths. Her work is trauma- and developmentally-informed and often combines cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies to create individualized plans tailored to each person's needs.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Austa Murray have?

Austa Murray has 22 years of experience in mental health settings.

Is Austa Murray a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149.010100.

In which languages does Austa Murray provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Austa Murray located?

She is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Austa Murray as my therapist?

Work with Austa Murray may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Austa Murray work with international clients?

Austa Murray does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Austa Murray cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. Current details are available by using the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Interested individuals should use the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, an initial session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people wonder whether online therapy makes a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - research and clinical practice suggest online therapy can be comparable to traditional in-person sessions in effectiveness.

One major advantage is flexibility. Individuals may connect with therapists in the format that best fits their routines and preferences: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to incorporate therapeutic support into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care.

Licensed professionals provide online care, and it is possible to change therapists if a different fit is desired. For those considering remote treatment, online therapy can offer an accessible option that supports a wide range of needs while preserving the core therapeutic elements of assessment, skill building, and collaborative planning.

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