Hi! I’m so glad you’re here.

My name is Braquelle Murphy, MS, LCPC (she/her). I’m a multiracial psychotherapist born, raised, and based in Maryland, currently practicing in Silver Spring on the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Piscataway and Nacotchtank people.I work with individuals and couples from a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and depathologizing lens. My approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from EMDR, Ego State Therapy, Animal-Assisted Services, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and other modalities depending on what actually fits you—not a one-size-fits-all model. I’m not a blank-slate therapist. I show up as human, because I believe healing happens in relationship where we can be fully seen and understood.

I’ve always been a deep feeler, drawn to spaces where people can be seen in their fullness, not just the parts they’ve learned to hide or manage. In therapy, I aim to offer a warm, curious, collaborative, and compassionate space where people can better understand themselves, gently process and integrate painful experiences, and build a deeper connection with themselves and their bodies.

After receiving a late ADHD diagnosis, I began to make sense of years of feeling like I was working harder just to keep up, while others seemed to move through tasks and expectations with more ease. I hold deep respect and honor for neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and being, and I’m committed to offering care that reflects that, care that is affirming, flexible, and responsive to the real ways people move through the world.

As the daughter of a police officer and a former military spouse, I am especially passionate about supporting military and first responder communities. Military and first responder life can bring its own mix of emotional, relational, and everyday stressors for individuals and families. My goal is to provide care that feels approachable, grounded, and genuinely supportive of the realities they navigate every day.

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Email:Braquelle@dazedtherapy.com

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I may be a good fit for you if you are:

  • Ready to trust yourself

  • You’re self aware but emotionally exhausted

  • Ready to move through guilt and shame

  • Ready to heal in relationship

  • Ready to take up space in the world

  • Wanting a safe and non-judgmental space to process

  • Ready to slow down and regulate your body

  • Ready to navigate challanges with your twin

  • Navigating the impact of growing up with a parent that did not meet your emotional needs

  • Ready to process events that you know are affecting you today

  • Ready to understand how the past is affecting you in the present

  • Struggling with trusting yourself

  • Experiencing shame and guilt

  • Ready to move forward

  • Ready to build trust and connection in your relationship(s)

  • Ready to set boundaries and communicate expectations to those around you

  • Unsure of where to start, but you know your body does not feel good right now

  • Trying to find yourself again in the aftermath of stressful events

  • Navigating a late ADHD diagnosis

  • Working With the Military Community

  • In April 2020, I started working as an in-patient psychology technician at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center located in Landstuhl, Germany.

  • In March 2022, I started my 9-month practicum and internship at the Army Family Advocacy Center where I supported couples and families impacted by intimate partner violence and child abuse.

  • In August of 2022, I had the honor of supporting Operation Allies Refuge, where the U.S. Air Force performed the largest non-combatant evacuation operation in U.S. history, which saw the successful evacuation of 124,334 individuals from Afghanistan.

  • In February 2023, I was awarded The Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal.

My Credentials

    • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor In Maryland(LCPC) #LC1484

    • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Vermont #068.0135856TELE

    • EMDR Certified Clinician, EMDR International Association

    • EMDR Approved Consultant, EMDR International Association

    • Certified Animal-Assisted Psychotherapist (CAAP), Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado

    • B.S. Psychology from Towson University

    • M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in working with active duty military, veterans, and their families from Walden University

    • Certificate in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Alchemy Community Therapy Center

    • Dog Behavior and Training for Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals, Oakland University

    • Approaching EMDR intensives, Kase & Co.

    • EMDR Extravaganza, The Counseling Center

    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1, The Gottman Institute

    • Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Carolina Center for EFT

    • Trauma Counseling I & II, University of Wisconsin-Madison

    • EMDR Basic Training Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Madison

    • Creating a Neurodivergent Practice, Spruce Health

    • The Flash Technique, EMDRIA

    • Advanced Flash Technique Webinar, The Flash Technique

    • Ego-State Therapy Interventions

    • EMDR and Ego States, Kase and Co.

    • Integrating EMDR into Couples Therapy: 3 Frameworks for Emotional Healing, Integrative Resource Network

    • Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and EMDR, EMDRIA

    • Polyvagal Theory and Animal Assisted Services; The Neurobiology of Safety

    • Guilt and Shame in EMDR, Clinical Conversations, Inc.

    • Four Blinks Flash For Natural Disaster Stabilization (Hurricane Helene)

    • Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD, PESI

    • The Headstrong Project Family Intervention, The Headstrong Project

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy, The Headstrong Project

    • ADHD in the Therapy Room, Beyond Time Management and Tips

Kind Words

Braquelle is an insightful and thoughtful human! She honors and values her work with others showing up as authentic, open, and respectful to the narratives and identities around her. Her motivation to provide the best care to her clients is consistent and visible in her ongoing quest for new knowledge, collaboration, and experiential learning. As her previous supervisor, I saw her flourish and grow her clinical skills. I'm grateful to now refer to her as an esteemed colleague and supportive resource.

-Kristen Custer, LCPC, Founder of Custer Therapy

Braquelle is highly skilled in trauma-informed care as well as deep compassion, and cultural sensitivity, and has an innate ability to foster trust and empower clients through her attunement to their unique needs. Braquelle’s dedication to learning, openness to feedback, and unwavering commitment to client well-being make her an exceptional clinician.

Jennifer Valenta, LCSW-C, PMH-C, Founder of Jennifer Valenta Counseling LLC

Braquelle is an insightful and compassionate therapist who uses trauma-informed care to help individuals and couples heal. With a deep understanding of military life and a commitment to support, she creates meaningful spaces for growth and transformation.

Madison Elie-Thompson, LCPC, NCC, Founder of Madison Elie Counseling LLC

More about me.

I enjoy being outside in nature, walking, noticing, and birding, as well as reading, weight lifting, water color painting, junk journaling, and watching movies. I love spending time with my dog, Harlem, and will gladly talk about him and show pictures of him any chance I get.

I work Monday through Thursday, which allows me the time and space to relax, explore my interests, grow, learn, and integrate what I’ve learned in my sessions throughout the week.