Dr. Kellie Murphy is a licensed psychologist who has worked with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families at the Behavioral Institute of Atlanta for the past 25 years. She offers in‑office and telehealth therapy as well as psychological evaluations. For more information, email: 

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dr.kellie.murphy@bia1.com. 

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Child and Adolescent Therapy: Dr. Murphy helps children and teens manage stress, worry, anger, disappointment, and other overwhelming emotions. She works with parents to address behaviors such as inflexibility, rigidity, refusal, panic, crying, arguing, yelling, anxiety, outbursts, and meltdowns. These struggles can affect daily routines such as morning transitions, getting to school, meals, homework, chores, bedtime, and outings. Dr. Murphy often includes parents and siblings when needed, using a collaborative, problem‑solving approach that strengthens communication and reduces conflict.

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Dr. Murphy also has a special interest in neurodevelopmental disabilities and special needs parenting. She has worked in therapy with individuals with ASD, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, panic, phobias, ARFID, PTSD, depression, and other emotional or behavioral concerns. As a mother of two children with their own unique challenges, she brings a personal understanding of the complexities families may face.

 

Adult Therapy: 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.

 

Evaluations:  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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Western Kentucky University

B.A. Psychology

Outstanding Senior in Psychology

Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society

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​Auburn University​​​

M.S. Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

Additional Specialization in Child Clinical Psychology

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

 

Doctoral Internship:

UAB School of Medicine

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​​​Postdoctoral Fellowship Specialty:

​​Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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