Mary Murphy, PhD
Mary Murphy is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and parents on challenges related to ADHD, mood disorders, and executive functioning. Her private practice focuses on helping young people manage challenges and guiding parents in understanding their child’s needs and advocating for support in schools.
Dr. Murphy is also an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University, where she teaches graduate students and mentors future counselors. Outside of the classroom, she has long been active in advocacy for neurodivergent children, serving as the founding President and current board member of the Newtown Special Education PTA.
Dr. Murphy earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at Yeshiva University (Albert Einstein College of Medicine campus) and completed a fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. She is certified in heart rate variability biofeedback, a tool she teaches clients to use to manage stress and improve executive functioning. Her training and experience allows her to take a practical, whole-person view of how emotional, cognitive, medical, and substance use factors affect students in school.
Mary Murphy, PhD
Mary Murphy is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and parents on challenges related to ADHD, mood disorders, and executive functioning. Her private practice focuses on helping young people manage challenges and guiding parents in understanding their child’s needs and advocating for support in schools.
Dr. Murphy is also an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University, where she teaches graduate students and mentors future counselors. Outside of the classroom, she has long been active in advocacy for neurodivergent children, serving as the founding President and current board member of the Newtown Special Education PTA.
Dr. Murphy earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at Yeshiva University (Albert Einstein College of Medicine campus) and completed a fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. She is certified in heart rate variability biofeedback, a tool she teaches clients to use to manage stress and improve executive functioning. Her training and experience allows her to take a practical, whole-person view of how emotional, cognitive, medical, and substance use factors affect students in school.
Mary Murphy, PhD
Mary Murphy is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and parents on challenges related to ADHD, mood disorders, and executive functioning. Her private practice focuses on helping young people manage challenges and guiding parents in understanding their child’s needs and advocating for support in schools.
Dr. Murphy is also an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University, where she teaches graduate students and mentors future counselors. Outside of the classroom, she has long been active in advocacy for neurodivergent children, serving as the founding President and current board member of the Newtown Special Education PTA.
Dr. Murphy earned her doctorate in clinical psychology at Yeshiva University (Albert Einstein College of Medicine campus) and completed a fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. She is certified in heart rate variability biofeedback, a tool she teaches clients to use to manage stress and improve executive functioning. Her training and experience allows her to take a practical, whole-person view of how emotional, cognitive, medical, and substance use factors affect students in school.