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Dr. Shawyna Murray, LMFT

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

About Shawyna

Dr. Shawyna Murray is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has practiced in Florida for ten years.

Background and approach

She focuses on clear, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship shifts, and low self-esteem. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people take the next step when life feels overwhelming.

She often works with people coping with trauma, grief, and major life changes such as divorce or caregiving transitions. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, workplace strain, body image concerns, and challenges related to aging or serious illness.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. In therapy she uses conversational, client-centered methods that make space for each person’s story.

She helps clients clarify goals, find practical ways to manage stress, and build stronger habits for daily life. Short-term solution-focused work is available when people want concrete steps and faster change.

Dr. Murray integrates motivational interviewing to help people resolve ambivalence and move toward decisions that fit their values.

Narrative techniques are used to reframe difficult experiences and create a clearer sense of identity after loss or upheaval. Her approach blends listening with action so talk leads to real changes.

People who choose her often want a therapist who listens without judgment and then offers straightforward strategies. She explains options in simple language and works with each person to fit therapy to their life and goals.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Client-Centered Therapy is about listening to each person and following what matters most to them. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide next steps. Motivational Interviewing focuses on resolving mixed feelings and strengthening motivation for change. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a decision.

Narrative Therapy works by looking at the stories people tell about themselves and finding new ways to tell those stories after loss or hardship. It can be useful for grief, identity shifts, and rebuilding confidence after major life changes. The therapist will talk with each client to decide which approach or combination fits their goals and preferences. Figuring out the right method is part of the early work and is done together in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, coaching-style support, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress moving between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include compassion fatigue, workplace issues, body image, caregiver stress, and aging related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and conversational, with an emphasis on practical steps. She blends listening with solution-focused techniques so sessions lead to concrete changes.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience working as a therapist in Florida. Her work includes helping people navigate life transitions, grief, and relationship changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Florida LMFT credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and lifestyles.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.