Hope for the Journey Therapeutic Services

Hope for the Journey Therapeutic Services Christen Murphy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ✨ Serving Individuals, Couples, and Families

Sharing some feedback from some of my EMDR clients recently on their progress! I love this modality and walking alongsid...
07/14/2025

Sharing some feedback from some of my EMDR clients recently on their progress!

I love this modality and walking alongside my clients on this journey of healing.

07/14/2025

This fall, we’re offering powerful, life-giving classes to support your journey — wherever you are. 💜
All courses are 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, virtual, and include:

✔ Certificate of Completion
🎉 December Holiday Celebration (per class)
🎁 Learn-to-Earn Prizes along the way!

Here’s what’s starting in September:

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Tuesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM
Starts 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔 | 12-week virtual course

𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡
Thursdays | 6:00–7:00 PM
Starts 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 | 12-week virtual course

𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Thursdays | 7:15–8:15 PM
Starts 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 | 12-week virtual course

📲 Register now through the Make An Appointment form:
www.womenslifecenter.org/make-an-appointment

Pure gold right here.
07/11/2025

Pure gold right here.

06/13/2025

Perhaps there are times when people need less grace and more accountability.

Now offering IN PERSON sessions in Shallotte, NC! ✨
06/07/2025

Now offering IN PERSON sessions in Shallotte, NC! ✨

EMDR in the news!
06/06/2025

EMDR in the news!

Miley Cyrus told The New York Times that she tried EMDR therapy to help her relieve anxiety and trauma. Our experts break down what exactly EMDR is, how these therapy sessions work, and if its safe for you.

Newly revamped website! Check it out and share with friends/family who might benefit from mental health services!
06/03/2025

Newly revamped website! Check it out and share with friends/family who might benefit from mental health services!

Mental health counseling service offering face to face or teletherapy to treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, etc. Hope for the Journey Therapeutic Services.

05/29/2025

Our Parenting Education Class kicks off on June 3, and there’s still time to join this free, virtual support series for moms of littles (preborn–age 4).

✨ 12 weeks of practical guidance
✨ Certificate of completion
✨ A community that supports you

Whether you’re preparing for your first child or navigating toddlerhood, we’re here for you.

🖊️ Sign up today at: www.womenslifecenter.org/make-an-appointment/

Next big takeaway from book “The Let Them Theory” and I’ll say.. y’all just need to read it. Every page is packed with ...
05/27/2025

Next big takeaway from book “The Let Them Theory” and I’ll say.. y’all just need to read it. Every page is packed with wisdom and examples to take with you!

* Let me stop expecting other people to always include me
* Let me take responsibility for what I want in life
* Let me be more proactive in reaching out to people
* Let me develop better boundaries with work so I have time for friendships
* Let me prioritize what matters to me

05/23/2025

Such a much needed service in the community!
04/08/2025

Such a much needed service in the community!

High-Functioning Substance Use in the Workplace:

Many professionals appear successful on the outside—while privately struggling with substance use. These high-functioning individuals often go unnoticed, yet the impact is real:

Strained focus and decision-making

Damaged relationships

Risk of burnout and worsening health

At Brighter Start Health, we provide confidential, flexible care through our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)—designed for high-achievers who want support without stepping away from their careers.

✨ You don’t have to lose everything to ask for help.

📲 Learn more: https://brighterstarthealth.com/

You have to learn to let people be who they are. They won’t change. The sooner you recognize this and accept who others ...
04/07/2025

You have to learn to let people be who they are. They won’t change. The sooner you recognize this and accept who others are, the lower your stress levels and frustration will be.

I love this idea of asking ourselves why we tolerate poor behavior, rather than why others treat us that way. People do what works. They lie, cheat, and manipulate because YOU allow it to happen and because it helps them to have power over us. They talk down to you and tear apart your self esteem because it’s been allowed. The relationship you have with them has allowed this behavior, and for many, there’s a long line of past partners, family or friends that have also allowed this behavior.

We need to stop being surprised when people continuously do the same things, and start responding in a way that respects and honors us. A lot of times this requires rewiring our brain and addressing root causes of our low self esteem, or what attracted us to these relationships to start with. For some, this can lead back to childhood and the relationships we had with caregivers. Unpacking all of this can be a sensitive process, but therapy can help!

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Boone, NC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18284574673

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Hope For The Journey Therapeutic Services, PLLC opened it’s doors in January 2020, though it’s vision has been alive for many years!

Christen Murphy, owner of Hope for the Journey, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She offers individual, couple's, and family counseling both face to face and online to NC residents. She is a rostered clinician with the NC Child Treatment Program for TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and has experience working in community mental health as well as residential treatment. In her own words, “I opened my practice in hopes of further assisting my clients in their journey of living a life of happiness and fulfillment despite life's circumstances. Growing up in Ashe County, I knew there was a huge need for mental health providers and I feel honored and blessed to give back to my community through my work.”

Christen’s primary treatment areas involve navigating life's transitions, relationship concerns, women's issues, anxiety and perfectionism. She is also well versed in parent/child relationship problems, depression, and conflict resolution. She thoroughly enjoys working with adolescents and young adults. Christen also offers Pre-marital counseling through the Prepare/Enrich program.

“My style of therapy is informal and collaborative, implementing solution focused and strengths based techniques. I strongly believe that YOU are the expert on your life and your life's experiences, and because of this, believe that each client has the capacity within them to enact change. I work alongside my clients to assist with recognizing harmful patterns and thought processes that contribute to negative interactions and experiences. Together we will collaborate on how to create excitement and fulfilment in each day. My work incorporates attachment, humanistic, and systems theories.”