Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Florida
At some point, we all reach a threshold—when the old strategies stop working, leaving us feeling stuck or exhausted from holding it all together. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, only for it to feel passive or disconnected. If you’re seeking dialectical behavior therapy in Florida that’s grounded in safety, structure, and authenticity, you’ve come to the right place.
Turn to Be Calm Counseling & Sobriety Support Services for addiction recovery support, therapy for chronically ill people, therapy for chronic trauma survivors, and more. Contact me to learn more.

About Me
I’m Katherine H. Murphy, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Indiana. Holding dual master’s degrees, including one from UCLA, I’ve been trained in DBT and also teach college-level psychology. With over 10 years in my own recovery, I bring lived experience and a commitment to social justice, inclusion, and radical honesty, offering therapy as a place to reclaim a life worth living.
My Mission
My mission is grounded in social justice, inclusion, and radical honesty—therapy as a place to reclaim a life worth living.

Who I Work Well With
Specialties

How Therapy Works Here




The Therapy Process
Our work begins with a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore whether we both feel comfortable moving forward. If we decide to continue, we’ll schedule a full session. Sessions are conducted via Zoom or Google Meet. Therapy works best when accessed from a laptop, but phones and tablets are also fine.

No-Show/Late Policy
I reserve your session time just for you. Missed appointments or late arrivals reduce our ability to do meaningful work. I ask for a 24-hour notice for cancellations; otherwise, the full session fee applies.

How to Get Started
- Call or text me at (260) 463-1537 to discuss your needs and see if my approach feels like a good fit.
- Confirm your spot for the first session.
- Complete the intake forms.
- Start your sessions. Together, we’ll create a plan with clear goals, weekly skills practice, and structured support.
Inclusion & Affirmation
I am committed to creating an affirming, inclusive therapy space where every person feels seen and respected—regardless of race, body size, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or ability.
Billing & Payment Policy
- Session Rate: $150 per 50-minute session.
- Payment Policy: Payment is required at the time of service.
- Accepted Payment Methods:
- PayPal
- Insurance Policy: I do not accept insurance. This allows therapy to remain confidential, flexible, and free from third-party restrictions. Many clients choose to submit receipts to their insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
No waitlist next day appointement available.

Welcome to BeCalm.

You’ve made it this far—take a breath. Be proud of yourself for seeking support.
BeCalm offers a safe and welcoming space for individuals navigating mental health challenges, emotional difficulties, or the effects of trauma. Our team is here to help.
We use two approaches because they work differently, and together they offer balance:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): created by a woman living with mental illness—structured, compassionate care for those who need more effective tools.
- Existential Therapy: shaped by Holocaust survivors seeking meaning in suffering—space to explore purpose, freedom, and authenticity even in pain.
BeCalm serves people at a point of change who are ready to do the work and want to live more intentional, healthier lives.

Katherine Murphy, M.A., M.S., LMHC — Licensed in Indiana & Florida
I offer a judgment-free space where your experiences are respected and your growth matters.
Individual Therapy
50-minute telehealth sessions (IN & FL), paced to your goals and readiness.
Conditions We Treat
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma recovery, behavioral health problems, and Men’s Mental Health.
Why BeCalm?
Therapy here is not about quick fixes. It’s about finding the strength to face life as it is and the skills to respond differently. Together, we slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and choose steps that bring more clarity and compassion into daily life.
Our Approaches
- DBT — structured, compassionate tools for managing emotions, relationships, and stability.
- Existential Therapy — exploring purpose, freedom, and meaning in life’s challenges.
- Together: DBT = structure & skills; Existential = depth & meaning
Community and Family Education
Before becoming a therapist, Katherine Murphy taught college-level courses for over 10 years in the Humanities and Ethnic Studies. She brings this academic background into educational workshops, trainings, and consultations for families, workplaces, classrooms, and community groups. Programming emphasizes awareness, communication skills, systems-level understanding, and supportive approaches to behavioral and mental health challenges.
Who We Help
Many clients come to BeCalm feeling emotionally overwhelmed, unable to settle their thoughts, struggling to stay present in their daily lives, or noticing patterns that feel out of balance or hard to manage.

What You Can Expect
A safe, direct, and compassionate approach with occasional skills practice and focus on authentic living.
About Your Therapist
Katherine Murphy, M.A., M.S., LMHC — Licensed in Indiana & Florida; over 10 years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient care. Her work is informed by both professional training and lived experience. She brings lived understanding of both suffering and healing.

A Safe, Judgment-Free Space
Recovery and healing are not linear. With over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional and behavioral challenges, I understand the courage it takes to reach out. You will not be judged for your past or how you’ve coped. This is a place to be honest, supported, and encouraged.
Getting Started
You’ve already done the hardest part—arriving here. When you’re ready, click How It Works for intake, policies, scheduling, and what to expect.
My Mission
My mission is grounded in social justice, inclusion, and radical honesty—therapy as a place to reclaim a life worth living.
Structured therapy for addiction, trauma, and mental health
You are functioning on the outside.
Internally, it is harder—anxiety, emotional exhaustion, compulsive behaviors, substance use, relationship patterns, or feeling stuck in cycles you cannot seem to stop.
You understand what is happening.
It is not shifting.

Telehealth Services and Insurance
BeCalm Counseling provides telehealth therapy for adults located in Indiana and Florida.
Now accepting Optum insurance plans in Indiana.
Private pay services are also available.
For clients using out-of-network benefits, a superbill can be provided for insurance reimbursement and submission.
Insurance coverage and reimbursement vary by plan and benefits. Clients are encouraged to verify coverage directly with their insurance company before beginning treatment.
Addiction & Behavioral Coping
Sometimes the problem is alcohol.
Sometimes it is substances, spending, food, pornography, overworking, relationships, screen use, productivity, or staying constantly busy.
The pattern underneath is often the same.
You are trying to survive the day, quiet your nervous system, or get relief from pressure, shame, anxiety, loneliness, exhaustion, or emotional pain.
These behaviors are not random or because you are weak.
They are often survival strategies that helped you function for a long time — until they stopped working.
This work is not about judgment or shame.
It is about understanding the pattern honestly, building safer ways to cope, and helping your life feel more stable without needing to constantly escape, numb out, avoid, or push through.
Clinical fit
This work is a good fit if:
Presentation
Addiction & behavioral patterns
Physical symptoms
These are often part of the same system, not separate problems.
Nervous System
This work focuses on how your nervous system developed and operates.
Long-standing stress, trauma, addiction, emotional invalidation, or early pressure can shape how your system responds now.
You may not identify this as trauma.
Your system may still be responding as if something is unresolved.
Approach
This is structured, skills-based therapy.
We focus on nervous system stabilization, addiction recovery, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and long-term pattern change.
Insight alone is not the goal.
The goal is helping your life actually change.
Background
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
13 years clean and sober
10+ years of experience in addiction and mental health
Not a fit
This may not be the right fit if you are looking for:
Decision
If this approach fits what you are looking for, we can begin there.

