​Dr. Kellie Murphy is a licensed psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. She has been at the Behavioral Institute of Atlanta for 25 years. Dr. Murphy provides in-office therapy, telehealth therapy, and psychological evaluations, working primarily on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.  For more information, email: 

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dr.kellie.murphy@bia1.com. 

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Therapy services:  For children and teens, Dr. Murphy provides therapy to manage stress, worry, anger, and disappointment they sometimes feel. She works with parents to manage difficult child and adolescent reactions including inflexibility, rigid behavior, refusal, panic, crying, arguing, yelling, anxiety, outbursts, and meltdowns. These behaviors may interfere with morning routine, getting to school, meals, homework, chores, bedtime, trips out in public, and other activities. ​Dr. Murphy often includes parents and siblings in therapy to help with problem-solving and conflict resolution. 

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Dr. Murphy also has a special interest in neurodevelopmental disabilities and special needs parenting. She has worked in therapy with clients who have a variety of diagnoses including ASD, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, panic, phobias, ARFID, PTSD, depression, and others. Dr. Murphy is also a mom of two children who have unique challenges. 

 

For adults, Dr. Murphy works collaboratively to help with adjustment to difficult circumstances, stress management, work-life balance, developmental and relationship challenges, family conflicts, and overall to build confidence and a sense of purpose throughout the lifespan.

 

Evaluation services:  Dr. Murphy provides psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for all ages to assess cognitive functioning (verbal, nonverbal, visual-spatial, memory, processing speed, organization, attention, etc.), emotional and behavioral functioning, and academic skills when necessary.  

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Education

B.A. Psychology

Outstanding Senior in Psychology

Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society

Western Kentucky University

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M.S. Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

Additional Specialization in Child Clinical Psychology

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (for Intro Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Graduate Statistics, Graduate Cognitive Assessment)

Auburn University

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Doctoral Internship

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Specialty

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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