Psychotherapy

Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in private practice as a psychotherapist in Mount Vernon, IL. He utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), along with an eclectic approach. for the evaluation and treatment o depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, and personality disorders. He provides individual, couple, and family psychotherapy, in addition to DBT, stress reduction and mindfulness groups.

Mr. Murray is a graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, where he received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and soon after attained a clinical social work licensure. Mr. Murray has over 25 years experience working in outpatient clinics, in-patient psychiatric treatment facilities, academic institutions, and forensic facilities where he has provided assessment, counseling, and therapy to individuals, groups, couples, and families.

Treatment Focus

To evaluate and treat depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, and personality disorders. To provide individual, couple, and family therapy, in addition to DBT, stress reduction and mindfulness groups.

Treatment Goals

Treatment goals are made to help people learn new and adaptive ways of coping and communicating to resolve emotional or relationship problems and return to living happy and healthy, balanced and productive lives. Real change occurs when the client is self-determined to feel better and improve the quality of their life and that of their family.

"As a seasoned mental health professional, I understand the importance for a person to feel comfortable and supported in therapy. The video of my lobby is a glimpse into the calming and peaceful environment I’ve created to help you feel relaxed and at ease.

I believe that being a good therapist means truly listening, understanding your unique experiences, and offering a compassionate, empathic, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions.

Together, we’ll work to build resilience, develop coping strategies, and return a sense of balance and fulfillment in your life."

Scott M. Murray, LCSW

"Like entering a quiet harbor after a long voyage—where the mind can anchor, the heart can breathe, and the soul finds calm amidst the storm."

Depression & Anxiety

Feeling down, sad, or upset is normal. Feeling that way for several days or weeks on end and may be a sign of depression.

Anxiety, or fear and worry, can happen to anyone from time to time. But, chronic anxiety can be debilitating and lead to irrational thoughts and fears that interfere with your daily life.

CBT & DBT Therapy

Depression & Anxiety

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) teaches people that while they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with things in their environment.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) combines CBT techniques with concepts of distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness largely derived from contemplative meditative practice.

MBCT & Mindfulness

Depression & Anxiety

MBCT & Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) uses CBT methods in collaboration with mindfulness meditative practices and similar psychological strategies.

community outreach

Mount Vernon Sentinel Interview with Scott M. Murray, LCSW March 2023

Thank you Rhonda Wooden and Travis Morse of the Sentinel for a second interview to promote Scott M. Murray, LCSW, and mental health awareness!

"Celebrating seven years of practice in Mount Vernon, IL, this April, I have grown more deeply connected and rooted to our community, its business, and its people and professionals."

Scott M. Murray, LCSW

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Zadok Casey Middle School In-Service Training

Thanks Jody Fatheree, LCSW, School Social Worker, administration, and faculty at Zadok Casey Middle School for having given Scott M. Murray, LCSW, the opportunity to provide a staff training on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Awareness and Self-harm.

Fairfield PD First Responder Training

Special thanks to Chief Brad Winter and Sergeant Brad Sager of the Fairfield Police Department for having allowed Scott M. Murray, LCSW, the opportunity to provide a First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Training to our everyday heroes.

Healthy professionals, healthy communities.

The good Samaritan

Thanks to the mysterious man with a kind heart that takes the time daily, even in the coldest of winter, to feed the homeless cats around the office.

Clients are provided a quiet, safe, and comfortable environment that includes a private picturesque window to enjoy an entire deer and groundhog family, squirrel, hawks, cats, dogs, and birds!

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Scott M. Murray, LCSW

Psychotherapy

Treatment Focus

Treatment Goals

Telehealth Services

"Therapy helps a person to discover who they can become, often to rediscover who they already are."

"We are what we think. All that we are, arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world."

Depression & Anxiety

Depression & Anxiety

Depression & Anxiety

CBT & DBT Therapy

Depression & Anxiety

Depression & Anxiety

MBCT & Mindfulness

Depression & Anxiety

MBCT & Mindfulness

therapy Groups

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy & DBT Groups

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy & DBT Groups

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy & DBT Groups

Mental Health & Wellness Groups

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy & DBT Groups

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy & DBT Groups

community outreach

Mount Vernon Sentinel Interview with Scott M. Murray, LCSW March 2023

Zadok Casey Middle School In-Service Training

Fairfield PD First Responder Training

The good Samaritan

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