Becky Freeman-Murray, MA LCPC
Clinical Director, Therapist
Children (4-13 years), Autism, Parenting, Couples, Men, Women, Adults (35 + years), Lyme Disease, Auto-Immune Disease, Health issues.
As the Clinical Director, Becky brings 25+ years of clinical counseling experience. She is a child life specialist with extensive experience supporting children with autism (ASD). Becky also is a Lyme-literate counselor. As a personal survivor of Lyme disease, Becky helps clients with health issues like MS, infertility, and auto-immune disorders.
Becky brings inpatient and outpatient experience from Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and Clearbrook. She was a Child Life Specialist at Miami Children’s Hospital. She is a Certified safety care trainer, has worked extensively with school staff and is able to support IEP advocacy.
Becky knows the value of supporting the entire family system. She supports women and men individually as well as couples, parents, and families. Becky is warm, kind and gives clear steps for her clients to improve.
From her own marriage and motherhood, she understands many of her client’s challenges. She shows compassion and has a warm approach. She believes in facing our struggles and learning how to live our most creative, fulfilling, and passionate life. Becky genuinely believes in new possibilities for all her clients.
Becky’s personal interests: Hanging with her grown-children and husband, walking her dog Bailey in the bluff, personal health & nutrition, and laughing with friends.
To contact Becky directly, email becky@inspirecounselingcenter.com
or call (847) 919-9096 ext. 22.
![Did you catch my last post on how to make new friends as an adult woman?
I’ll be the first to admit, talking to new people can be nerve-wracking, so I came up with a few easy icebreakers to get the conversation started:
🧊"I noticed your [bag/shirt/shoes, etc.]. That's really cute! Where did you get it?"
🧊"My child is starting at this school/daycare next week. Where does your child go?"
🧊"I've been looking for something new to read. Do you have any recommendations?"
🧊"Have you tried any new restaurants or coffee shops in the area lately? I'm always looking for new places to check out."
🧊“I’m prioritizing staying healthy right now. What kind of exercise do you do?”
🧊“What shows are you loving right now? Mine are [tell them your favorite shows].”
🧊“Do you listen to podcasts? Which ones are your favorite?”
🧊“Do you have any interesting hobbies?”
“Where are you vacationing this summer?”
🧊“I’m interested in volunteering, do you have any organizations you can recommend?”
Remember, icebreakers are meant to be light conversation starters - a good place to start is to simply introduce yourself, shake hands, and smile. For best results, always try to choose an icebreaker that has some context to the situations you’re in.
Finally, it’s 100% normal to feel awkward and you can rest assured that most people feel the same when they’re meeting someone new. Embrace whatever feelings you’re having and just be yourself.
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