Christine (Chris) Castro Murphy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University in 2016.  As a counselor practicing at the intersection of faith and mental health, Chris seeks to integrate healing beyond just the emotional and psychological needs of her clients. Helping clients explore and process their spiritual well-being, she finds great joy in supporting people as they cultivate a deeper connection with Christ in the midst of their healing journey.

Viewing her role as an active collaborator and facilitator of change, Chris loves to deep dive with her clients into root issues of current life struggles and difficulties. It is her great privilege to help guide clients as they navigate challenges such as relationships, parenting, life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger management and spiritual growth and development. She enjoys working with teens and adults of all stages of life!

Rather than adhering to one school of thought, Chris utilizes an integrative approach to therapy which includes; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (for practical skills in helping clients find solutions by changing the way they think and behave), Experiential Therapy (for helping clients emote more freely and comfortably) and Systems Theories (to gain insight into connection of clients’ current relationships, belief systems and family history).

Outside of work, Chris enjoys cozy days at home with her husband and daughter working on DIY projects, cooking and reading. As an avid vintage homewares’ collector, she loves going on thrifting adventures with her best friend B!