NEW MEXICO

Sean Murphy, LCSW
Sean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned his master’s degree in Social Work at Aurora University. Inspired by a mentor who always saw the best in people—even as they presented challenging behaviors—Sean felt the urge to help others and decided to become a therapist. He is passionate about clinical work in both Illinois and New Mexico. In his previous roles, Sean applied his expertise in residential and nursing home settings, helping people with severe and persistent mental illnesses and providing one-on-one counseling to older adults.

Sean Murphy,
LCSW, Illinois
Sean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned his master’s degree in Social Work at Aurora University. Inspired by a mentor who always saw the best in people—even as they presented challenging behaviors—Sean felt the urge to help others and decided to become a therapist. He is passionate about clinical work in both Illinois and New Mexico.
In his previous roles, Sean applied his expertise in residential and nursing home settings, helping people with severe and persistent mental illnesses and providing one-on-one counseling to older adults. Through his experience, he has found that simply sharing what’s on one’s mind with someone who cares and listens can often lead guests to change their perspectives and consider solutions to problems that once seemed unsolvable.
Most guests describe him as approachable, down-to-earth, and capable of balancing an understanding of both employee issues that lead to mental health challenges and everyday challenges that impact relationships. He works with EAP referrals and commercial insurance, understanding both short-term goals in therapy and trauma-informed care that may lend itself to longer-term goals. Sean also serves as a supervising social worker for other team members at the practice.
At Willis CC, Sean is excited to work with guests experiencing anxiety, severe mental illness, grief, or stagnation, though he appreciates the variety of people and situations he encounters. Guests value his sincerity, listening skills, and his recognition that while change is often necessary, it can be a difficult and scary process. Originally from Waukegan, IL, Sean enjoys long-distance running, reading, and solving crossword puzzles.
“Some things do not have to be done perfectly—they just have to be done.”
Age Specialty: 18+
Sean’s Modalities:
- Individuals
- Couples
Sean’s Therapeutic Approach Incorporates:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Harm Reduction Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Narrative Therapy
Sean’s Specializations:
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Boundaries
- Crisis
- Dating / Relationship
- Decision-Making
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief / Loss
- Identity Issues
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- OCD
- Personality Disorders (BPD)
- School Issues / College Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual / Intimacy Issues
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Trauma / PTSD
- Work / Stress
Locations:
- In-person: Wicker Park Studio
- Illinois Telehealth/Virtual
- New Mexico Telehealth/Virtual