Go into yourself
Explore the depths from
which your life wells forth
- Rainer Maria Rilke
Why Alchemy?
Alchemy is the age-old art of transforming a base, ‘prima’ material into a precious metal. This transformation, while appearing enigmatic to outsiders, held immense value for those who devoted their lives to mastering it. Carl Jung spent the second half of his renowned psychological career immersed in the study of ancient alchemical texts, extracting from them a metaphor for the journey of individuation and personal transformation.
Why Psychotherapy?
ψυχή (psyche) - soul
θεραπεία (therapeia) - care, service, healing
Psychotherapy literally translates to "care of the soul." This profession embodies the ‘vas bene clausum’ of alchemy, the ‘well-sealed vessel’ that can facilitate profound transformation. The psychotherapist isn't an expert or a guru but serves a role akin to the alchemist: a custodian who maintains a safe container where transformation can gracefully unfold.
Services
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Individual Therapy
Diverse modes of therapy in the Jungian tradition
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Couples Therapy
Building a relationship that is big enough for both
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Gender Identity
Understanding, affirming, and navigating one's unique gender expression
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Medicine Work
Preparation & Integration for Psychedelic & Entheogenic exploration
Meet Sophie Murphy
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, with over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist.
My work is grounded in Jungian psychotherapy and centers on relational and focused therapy, gender identity exploration, and depth-oriented individual work. I have trained at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago, the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, the Gottman Institute, IITAP, IPI and MAPS.