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About Dr. Mike Murray

Welcome to Orenstein Solutions and thank you for taking the time to learn about me and my work.

Education and Training:

  • Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Clinical Psychology)
  • Predoctoral internship at the Portland VA Medical Center
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Durham VA Medical Center

I have received advanced training in the following treatment approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy (CBCT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy for addictive behaviors.

Clinical Experience:

I have received specialized education in couples therapy training at UNC’s Department of Psychology, under the supervision of Dr. Don Baucom, a nationally-recognized expert in the practice, development , and research of couples therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings, including VA medical center, state psychiatric hospital, university hospital, university counseling center, and university psychology department clinic. At these sites I have provided psychotherapy and assessment services to a broad scope of patient populations, including adults across the age range.

Professional Development:

Because I place a high priority on professional development, I regularly engage in continuing education courses and keep up with current research findings. I also maintain a professional membership with the American Psychological Association.

Specialties:

I provide services for a broad range of concerns facing adults and couples, and I specialize in the treatment of:

  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Couples/Marital Counseling
  • Affair Recovery
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Substance Abuse
  • Depression
  • Stress Management

Benefits of Counseling:

Clients report the following benefits after working with Dr. McNiel:

  • Decreased anxiety and stress
  • Improved mood
  • Healing from past traumatic events
  • Renewed sense of intimacy and closeness
  • Increased self-respect and self-confidence
  • Improved concentration and ability to focus
  • Elimination of destructive habits and behaviors (e.g., substance abuse)
  • Improved communication and interpersonal effectiveness
  • A renewed sense of meaning and purpose

About Me:

I am a native North Carolinian and a big sports fan, particularly ACC basketball and Hurricanes hockey. I like to spend my free time traveling, playing or watching sports, and keeping up with politics and current events.