Dr. Cherise Murphy-McNear

Dr. Cherise Murphy-McNear is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and concerns around gender identity and alternative sexual cultures.

Dr. Murphy-McNear keeps conversations straightforward and practical. She listens for the patterns that keep someone stuck and helps them try different ways of responding. Sessions focus on clear goals, whether that is managing anxiety, repairing trust, or finding steadier motivation.

Her practice pays attention to the effects of family history and attachment on current relationships. She talks through how early experiences shape expectations and responses in adult life. This can help people reduce repeating old patterns and make different choices now.

She also works with common relationship ruptures - commitment worries, control issues, blended family stress, divorce and separation topics. For clients involved in kink or alternative sex culture, she offers a nonjudgmental setting to discuss boundaries and safety concerns.

Dr. Murphy-McNear uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the conversation to fit each person’s situation. Sessions are intended to be practical and focused on what can change day to day. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions

Dr. Murphy-McNear works with evidence-based techniques to address common problems. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing alternatives in daily life; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and decision-making by breaking worries into manageable steps. Another approach looks at attachment patterns and family history to understand how past relationships shape current interactions; this can help people who feel stuck repeating the same relational problems.

Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant to the issues at hand.

The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins between appointments when that suits someone’s schedule. They can also let people choose quieter surroundings or skip being on camera for a shorter check-in if needed.