Claudia Murphy has studied and practiced psychology and psychotherapy in both Germany and the United States.

Education:

Diplom Psychologe (Dipl.Psych.), Clinical Psychology, University of Berlin, Germany, 1982
Master of Arts (M.A.) equivalent, psychology, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.,1993

Licensure:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Colorado, 1993

Professional Certifications:

EMDR:   
Level II:    Boulder, CO     2005
Level !:    Boulder, CO     2002
Body-oriented Psychotherapy:    Institute for Biodynamic Psychology, London, GB, 1983

Professional Trainings:

Brainspotting (David Grand)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT),
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
Psycho-biology of Trauma and PTSD (including sexual abuse)
Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Cultural Issues

Professional Experience:

2004 - present:
Psychotherapist in Private Practice in Boulder, CO. Short and long-term therapy with adults, teens, couples, families and groups, specializing in mood and Bipolar Disorder, cultural and women’s issues, and on couples therapy.

2006 - present:
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Trainer in private practice and for Mental Health Partners, CO

2006 - 2010:
Therapist, working with couples at the brink of divorce at Michele Weiner-Davis “Divorce Busting” Center, Boulder, CO

1996 - 2006:
Child Crisis and Intake Clinician: Mental Health Center of Boulder County, CO

1989 - 1996:
Clinician:     Cleo Wallace Center, Westminster, CO

1989 - 1990:
Psychotherapist: Clement Street Counseling Center, San Francisco, CA

1985 - 1987:
Teacher and Assistant Trainer: Tamalpa Institute, Kentfield, CA

1982 - 1984:
Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Assistant Trainer: Private Practice, Berlin, Germany

1980:
Psychotherapy Intern: Gunther Ammon Psychoanalytic Clinic, Munich, Germany