"I have been seeing Nina since I was discharged from a partial program in 2017, which was my junior year of high school. The program I was in, was supposed to be for 2 weeks. However, I thoroughly struggled to make improvement and stayed in partial for 7 weeks, until my insurance ran out. After discharged, the next step of the program was to complete several weeks of out-patient group therapy, 3 times a week. The psychologists there agreed that group therapy was not a good fit for me, and recommended that I begin one-on-one trauma therapy as a replacement. What I learned from being a partial patient is that you get out of the experience based on what you put into it. I was experiencing suicidal ideation for well over a year at this point, and was only working on myself not for me, but out of guilt for my loved ones. I had no desire to "get better" because I believed that I did not deserve to.
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During my first session with Nina, I did not have much of an issue laying out what I had been going through. I explained my situation without much emotion, because I was simply numb and disassociated from it, due to receptiveness of talking about it in partial. Gradually, Nina helped me discover and identify with my personal experiences through various sessions of EMDR work. Nina is especially skilled in not telling me what to do, but rather listening with intent for me to acknowledge and analyze my authentic emotions, in order to figure out by myself how to move forward.
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I had been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD in partial from my psychiatrist. I had been through various cocktails of medications, but Nina and I always agreed with the feeling as if there was a missing piece to my puzzle. Through therapy with Nina, who has always been exceptional at conversing with my psychiatrist, helped me identify my waves of inconsistent emotions to be parallel with Bipolar Depressive Disorder just recently. Despite the initial shame I felt coming to this conclusion, I have never felt so authentically myself as I come to terms with it.
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All in all, I give much credit to Nina's therapy these past few years, for who I have become today. Nina has grown to become someone that I hold near and dear to my heart through her loyalty, compassion and genuine sincerity. I continue to meet with her on a biweekly basis, filled with much joy to talk about how I have been, and always leave with a wave of relief and clear mind." - Emmi, Female, 21
"I have battled anxiety for most of my life and recently found it getting to a point where I wasn't able to manage it on my own. Senior year of high school and the entire college process had me in a pretty bad headspace. My mother and I did some research and found Kristen and the PA Horizons Counseling group, and I am so happy that we did. First, they were actually able to get me in to see someone quickly, which wasn't the case at several other places that we tried. Second, and most importantly, Kristen is wonderful. She listens and has really helped me to put her guidance into practice in my life. I feel so much better when I leave her office and it is helpful that she is an impartial listener who doesn't bring her own feelings to the discussion. I would highly recommend this practice and Kristen to anyone who is feeling anxious and overwhelmed in their relationships and life." - Brenna, Female, 18
"Kristen has been a huge blessing in my life. I suffer from PTSD and social anxiety. She has helped me to rewire my brain using amazing various holistic approaches. She is so warm & kind. " - Trish, Female, 52
"Nina truly changed my life! I have been in therapy since I was 14 (now 33), and EMDR was the only approach that genuinely helped me move past my childhood trauma. Nina is encouraging, patient, and such a kind therapist. She made the process so incredibly easy. I highly recommend her to anybody looking to go on their EMDR journey!" - Kristin F., Female, 33
"Frankly, working with Kristen was one of the most impactful decisions I have made in my life. I tried online therapy and never found it effective. I never thought I would look forward to therapy, but I did look forward to it every week. She (Kristen) listens and perfectly threads the needle of pushing you, while also listening empathetically. She never, ever. made me feel uncomfortable or attempted to tell me what I am. It always was about getting to the root of things and healing from the root, which is what I really needed to build a foundation to grow ff of and get off the perpetual treadmill of endless loops. She totally knew her stuff with EMDR, and I must say EMDR is an incredible experience. I emphatically recommend Kristen!" - David, Male, 35
"I've heard and witnessed the healing power of EMDR, including my son's healing from debilitating grief. I wanted to see if it could help me with chronic anxiety. So I reached to PA Horizons Counseling, seeing they had therapists trained in EMDR.
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From the very first session, Kristen Murphy created a warm and safe space, where I felt understood and supported. Her guidance had been invaluable in helping me recognize and start to change the negative thought patterns formed in childhood that have held me hostage for so many years. With her support, I'm healing from chronic anxiety and building a heathier. more resilient mindset in the process.
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I highly recommend Kristen to anyone looking for a compassionate, supportive expert to help guide them with their mental health needs. She's made a significant impact on my life, and I'm grateful for her help in my journey to healing. - Mary, Female, 63