Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH20481
- NPI1669948196
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Kirk
Kirk Murdock is a Florida LMHC with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also helps people facing grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and questions about life purpose.
He uses straightforward, person-focused conversation to map out what matters most. Sessions look at patterns that keep problems repeating and practical steps to change those patterns. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help people notice reactions and try different responses.
For someone wrestling with anger, the work often starts with understanding triggers and the thoughts that amplify emotion. Kirk guides clients through small behavioral experiments and coping skills so they can test new responses in daily life. He also addresses related issues like alcohol or drug use that can keep anger cycling.
His style is direct and collaborative. He listens, offers feedback, and suggests practices clients can use between sessions. He helps people set short-term goals and tracks progress in clear, measurable ways.
Kirk works in English and accepts international clients. Practical matters such as cost and session setup use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online booking flow.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify values and take committed action toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can try alternative actions and reduce the intensity of emotional reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose techniques based on their needs, goals, and what feels practical. That can mean mixing ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises across sessions rather than sticking to one single method.
Session logistics vary by clinician and platform, so confirm Kirk's current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes continuing work after a move or while traveling simpler, provided the client and therapist agree on scheduling and time zones.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he help with?
He helps people who snap at loved ones, feel growing resentment, or struggle with anger linked to stress, trauma, or substance use.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses direct, collaborative conversations and practical exercises. Sessions include skills practice and short experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with mood, trauma, addiction, and anger-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the profile does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.