Mary Jane Murphy Gonzales completed her master’s degree in counseling from Georgia State University in 1993. She had experience working in two counseling centers and a rehabilitation hospital before starting her private practice in 2002.
Mary Jane also has training as a rehabilitation counselor. She helps people adjust after a life-changing event such as an accident, addiction recovery, loss of a loved one, divorce, mental or physical illness, job loss, or other life transitions.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Certified Therapist in EMDR
By the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
By the State of Georgia Composite Board License #2894
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
By the National Board for Certified Counselors
VIRTUAL COUNSELING
Mary Jane has been doing all counseling virtually via phone and video screen since March 2020. Online counseling is done on a HIPPA compliant website. Clients choose whether they prefer a phone, screen, or a combination.
Ms. Murphy Gonzales moved to Virginia in late 2020 and has continued working with Georgia clients remotely, maintaining all Georgia credentials.
FORMS AND BILLING INFORMATION
Ms. Murphy Gonzales does not file insurance for clients but can offer paperwork for those clients who have out-of-network benefits and want to file for reimbursement. These details can be discussed during the initial phone consultation.
If a client is sure he or she wants to use traditional insurance with a copay, they should look for therapists who are on their insurance plan.