Therapist in Poway, California Elizabeth Murney, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Elizabeth Murney, MSW, LCSW
Elizabeth Murney is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience providing supportive services to adults, children and families in San Diego. She was employed by San Diego County Children’s Services Bureau from 1985-2007. Licensed in 1999, she has been in clinical practice with PsyCare since 2003 . She has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of child protection, adoption, parenting education, chemical dependency, and domestic violence.
Ms. Murney’s clinical background includes a focus in the treatment of mood disorders utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques combined with insight-oriented therapies. Her specialties also include self-esteem enhancement, relationship concerns, challenges of adolescence, and women’s issues.
She is caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental in her approach to helping others work toward making positive life changes.
Expertise
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Reproductive Challenges
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- Women
Education
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University of Missouri
Professional | 1985
MI, US
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Southwest Missouri State University
Undergraduate | 1981
Springfield, MO, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Murney. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Elizabeth Murney generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Elizabeth Murney's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Elizabeth Murney:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Elizabeth Murney is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Elizabeth Murney works at:
Yes, Elizabeth Murney does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Elizabeth Murney is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: