Therapy for Perfectionism & Stress
Erica Murphy, LPC-S offers therapy in-person and online from New Orleans, LA
Let your mind fast forward 6 months into the future
Imagine you and I have been working together for several months. We’re listing out all the ways you’ve changed since beginning our work together. As you read the description below, you realize you are reading the description of your Future Self…
You no longer believe your worth is tied to your hustle and achievements, and you’ve stopped feeling dependent on things and people outside of yourself to validate you. You know that you remain worthy regardless of your circumstances and that external situations do not define who you are at your core.
You’ve begun honoring your boundaries and capacity, and your resentment levels have sharply decreased as you’ve begun releasing the pressure to show up for everything and everything. You now have the time, energy, and resources to be truly present for the people and things you deeply care about.
You no longer silence yourself to “not rock the boat” or make others uncomfortable. You’ve realized it’s not your job to protect other adults from their emotional responses to your truth, and the sense of relief and expansiveness that comes from freely expressing yourself is so worth the initial discomfort of no longer regulating other peoples’ emotions for them.
You’ve released that sense of pride you used to have in your ability to get everything done without any help, and you’ve realized that having needs doesn’t make you a burden - it simply makes you human. You’re becoming more comfortable with reaching out for support when you need it, and you’re noticing that your relationships are feeling deeper, richer, and more fulfilling as a result.
Learn how to calm your anxiety, manage your stress, and set your boundaries - so you can reconnect with what matters most in life.
During our work together you’ll learn how to:
Prioritize self-care and prevent burnout by implementing healthy boundaries and practicing assertive communication skills.
Develop personalized relaxation techniques and stress management strategies to effectively unwind and recharge.
Enhance emotional intelligence through somatic practices that help you reconnect with your body and receive the wisdom that resides there.
Implement mindfulness and gratitude practices in daily lifestyle to increase self-awareness and be fully engaged in the present moment.
Engage with nature, animals, and creative self-expression for connection, grounding, and the releasing of emotional tension.
Improve overall well-being by honoring the interplay between your physical, mental, and spiritual health.
My style is not a cookie cooker “one size fits all” where we do the next chapter in a generalized workbook each time we meet. I tailor each and every appointment to the specific client’s needs based on their life history, personality template, level of experience with healing and introspection, and current mood and energy level.
I ensure my techniques are constantly evolving as I stay up to date on the most cutting-edge information from various healing fields (some examples include Transpersonal Psychology, Shadow Work theory, Parts work, brain-body and polyvagal education, nervous system regulation techniques, and energetic healing principles).
Most importantly, I prioritize staying attuned to you and your energy during our 1-1 time so that you are truly feeling seen, heard, and understood. I am ready to provide you with all the compassion, support, and validation - while also keeping it real, holding you accountable, and challenging you to step outside your comfort zone to discover what you’re capable of.
Client Testimonial
"It’s so refreshing to not feel like my therapist is an authority figure keeping things at arms length. Working with Erica feels more like talking with a friend (while obviously still a professional relationship). You can feel that Erica truly cares about her clients, and it feels like she really gets where you’re coming from. If you’re looking for an authentic therapist who is in the trenches with you, Erica is a great choice!
Client Testimonial