- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jonathan
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Idaho with four years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and parenting struggles. He also supports people dealing with sleep problems, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Riley uses clear, concrete language in sessions. He listens for strengths and helps clients notice patterns that began in childhood and still affect daily life. He focuses on small, doable steps rather than dramatic overhauls and breaks problems into manageable pieces.
His style draws on client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to help people decide on change and follow through. Cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques are used to shift unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. Narrative therapy is used to reframe stories people tell themselves about their past and present.
Riley often uses visual metaphors and direct, practical exercises. He describes progress as building muscle - short bursts of effort followed by recovery. That means setting modest goals and practicing them until they feel more natural.
He is comfortable addressing family of origin issues and attachment patterns when they are part of a person's concerns. He also works with a wide range of related topics such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, body image, chronic health conditions, and relationship breakdown.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel heard and can follow their own goals. In practice this means sessions concentrate on what matters most to the person and on building from their strengths and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors that keep problems going. In online sessions CBT often uses short exercises, thought records, and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method to clarify a person's reasons for change and to increase follow-through. It uses focused questions and goal-setting to move someone from thinking about change to taking small steps toward it.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust them based on what actually helps the client make progress.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time so sessions can occur between appointments or during work breaks.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, strengths-focused approach that emphasizes small steps and visual metaphors. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try concrete strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with adults on a variety of concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
He is listed as LCSW and practices in Idaho.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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