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.
