Before beginning my graduate studies, I worked as an in-home family specialist, where I gained a deep understanding of family systems and trauma-informed care.

I went on to earn my degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Advanced Trauma Care from Bay Path University and worked for a community mental health clinic. During that time, I honed my skills supporting and helping people while pursuing my license in mental health counseling.

In 2025, I transitioned into private practice to continue supporting those healing from trauma and navigating complex life experiences. My goal is to create a compassionate, grounding space where clients can feel safe exploring their stories and building toward lasting change.

I work with adults (21+) with experiences including but not limited to the following:

• Childhood trauma or complex trauma

• Grief and loss

• Vicarious trauma (such as mental health providers, first responders, or front line workers.)

• Life altering events such as natural disasters, assault, accidents, ect.

I use a multitheoretical approach that combines the following:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Somatic work

• Trauma narrative work

• Inner child work, internal family systems (IFS), parts work

• Mindfulness and meditations

• Grief work

• Art therapy techniques

• Interpersonal work

• Mindfulness based cognitive therapy

• Person centered and strength focused

I am currently taking Massachusetts plans from the following, but do not hesitate to reach out with questions about your specific plan:

• Aetna

• Amerihealth Administrators

• Arlo

• BlueCross BlueShield

• Carelon

• Centivo

• Cigna

• Confide Enhanced EAP

• Evernorth

• Government Employees Health Association

• GTEB

• Harvard Pilgrim

• Mass General Brigham Health Plan

• Medica

• Meritain

• Nippon

• Optum

• Oscar

• Oxford Health Plans

• Surest

• Tufts Health

• UHC Student Resources

• UMR

• UnitedHealthCare

I also accept out-of-pocket payers and offer a sliding scale based on financial need.

Any client who is uninsured or opting to pay out of pocket, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate prior to your first scheduled service.

50+ min session rate: $150

• Sliding scale*: $80–150

45-minute session rate: $135

• Sliding scale*: $75–135

*I offer a limited amount of sliding scale spots on my caseload to those who inquire. Rates are determined by annual household income.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate prior to your first scheduled service.

I meet clients where they are at and help them figure out where they want to go. The in between is where we walk together at your pace. I like to learn what helps you best; do you need someone to sit and witness your story, or maybe you need someone who is going to help you stay accountable to your goals. I am a hard worker in the sense that I do everything I can to help you do the hard work, but I have the awareness to slowdown when necessary and be present in the moments where you might need to simply feel safe or need a laugh. Working with me means that we will show up together to "get the work done" while also sharing laughs and celebrating the mundane.

What started as a fascination for psychology in a psych 101 course turned into a career of furthering my understanding of how experiences can impact a person's functioning. I loved learning about the different approaches that can help people lead different lives. It is like what they say about love; "when you know you know" and I know that I love helping others navigate mental health.

I am always looking for realistic and accessible ways that people can improve their mental health and overall lives. I look for content that translates into psychoeducation or a tool that clients can use in and out of therapy sessions.

If you are ready to see if we are a good fit, click here to schedule a 15-minute consultation. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Or email me at AlyMurrayLMHC@ThrivingMindMHC.com