Licensed clinical social worker recordIdaho
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock, LCSW
Idaho
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Idaho
- LCSW, licence LCSW - 44539
- NPI
- 1912205295
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Idaho
These details come from information Jonathan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Jonathan
Jonathan 'Riley' Murdock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Idaho with four years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Jonathan accepts international clients.
Jonathan uses straightforward, strength-focused work. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then breaks steps down into small, manageable actions. He often uses clear metaphors and visual examples to explain ideas and make those steps easier to remember and follow.
His day-to-day approach draws on client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral tools to examine thoughts and behaviors. He also uses mindfulness practices to bring attention to the present moment and motivational interviewing to help people pick a direction and take action. Narrative elements are used to reframe personal stories when that aids recovery.
Jonathan has a background in social work and emphasizes steady, incremental change. He talks plainly about stress, recovery, and the need to balance challenge and rest. He describes progress as similar to building muscle - small increases in effort followed by time to recover.
Clients can expect practical problem-solving, short-term goal setting, and work on managing difficult feelings that come from trauma, shame, or life transitions. He makes room for tough material while focusing on doable next steps that fit daily life.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person's own goals. Online sessions using this approach mean the therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps them name priorities and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions Jonathan helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and move toward those goals. In an online conversation this looks like focused questions, clear summaries, and setting bite-sized, doable actions to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jonathan will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That selection can change over time as the client learns what helps most.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since no formats are listed in his biography. Discussing session length, pacing, and whether to use video or phone can help make therapy fit work, family, and other daily demands. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit a brief check-in during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or use audio-only when bandwidth is limited.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, strength-focused work with client-centered listening. Jonathan mixes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to set small, actionable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience as an LCSW in addition to a longer background in social work.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Idaho.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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