Kathleen Murphy, MA, LMFT, LPC

Kathleen Murphy, M.A., LMFT, LPC, is the founding Executive Clinical Director at Breathe Life Healing Centers and the architect of Breathe’s acclaimed Family Program, which she continues to lead. With a career spanning more than 30 years, Kathleen specializes in working with individuals facing substance use issues compounded by relational trauma. As a foundational member of the Breathe team, she has been instrumental in shaping its clinical programs since Day 1.

Kathleen integrates a range of therapeutic approaches, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Interpersonal Neurobiology, alongside polemics and didactics. Her approach emphasizes psycho-education and experiential group processes informed by attachment theory and incorporates psychodrama techniques to help clients reframe and reclaim their sense of self within relationships.

Through her innovative methods, Kathleen empowers clients to heal from trauma, rebuild healthy connections, and foster personal growth.