- Problem-focused goals
- Evidence-based techniques
- Sleep and rest focus
About Andrea
Dr. Andrea Burgio-Murphy is a clinical psychologist licensed in Georgia with 21 years of experience. She focuses on practical steps to reduce anxiety, lift mood, improve sleep, and manage stress. She also helps people navigate attention and motivation difficulties, relationship strain, grief, and the challenges that come with life changes.
She works mainly with adolescents and young adults. Sessions centre on clear, problem-focused goals agreed together. The approach is collaborative and direct - clients and therapist set priorities and track progress toward concrete changes.
Her work blends evidence-based techniques with psychodynamic thinking. That means there may be some attention to how past patterns affect present behavior, but the emphasis is on learning useful skills for day-to-day life. The tone in sessions is respectful and straightforward, with a focus on tools that people can try between meetings.
Dr. Burgio-Murphy tailors the conversation and plan to each person’s needs. She supports people facing sleep and rest concerns alongside mood, attention, and relationship difficulties. Her aim is to give practical strategies, encouragement, and the structure needed to move forward.
Her background includes two decades of clinical practice in Georgia. She combines long-term experience with an emphasis on measurable, problem-solving work. People who prefer a balance of skills training and thoughtful exploration tend to find this approach helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can help
Dr. Burgio-Murphy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside psychodynamic ideas. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and building new habits; they are useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related struggles. Behavioral techniques concentrate on changing routines and practice, such as sleep schedules and activity planning to improve mood and rest.The psychodynamic-informed side looks at how past patterns influence current reactions and relationships. That can help when repeated behaviors or emotional responses are getting in the way of better sleep, closer relationships, or improved focus. These perspectives are used to inform practical steps rather than to stay only in the past.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. Clients and therapist set priorities together and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also permits continuing care when life changes make in-person visits difficult, helping therapy remain consistent while people manage school, work, or family responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, eating issues, parenting strain, and career questions among other concerns.
How would therapy feel in a typical session?
Sessions are collaborative and direct, with a focus on problem-solving and practical skills. Conversation may also touch on past patterns that affect current behavior when that helps progress.
What kind of experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 21 years of professional practice working with adolescents and young adults on mood, attention, motivation, and relationship difficulties.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a Georgia Psychologist holding the credential GA Psychologist PSY003242 and practices in Georgia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.