Summary

Dr. Michael A. Murphy is board-certified in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has over 20 years of experience practicing medicine in outpatient, acute, and residential settings. He provides psychiatric assessments and medication management along with brief supportive psychotherapy. He is a strong advocate of collaboration between psychiatric care and psychotherapeutic interventions and encourages the utilization of therapists and counselors. Dr. Murphy holds a bachelor's degree in Chemistry Pre-med from Florida A amp; M University and a Medical Degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed both his residency in General Psychiatry and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Virginia. He formally served as Chief of Behavioral Health Services at Ft. Eustis, Virginia. He has previously provided acute care and residential treatment at Newport News Behavioral Health Center, outpatient services in the community, and the foster care system. He has recently served as medical director of Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center. Dr. Murphy has an extensive history of providing care for both the adult and child population. He specializes in the treatment of children with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.

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Office Locations

Dr. Michael Murphy has 4 locations

Talkiatry

Rockville, MD 20850

Talkiatry

Washington, DC 20006

Talkiatry

Alexandria, VA 22314

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New York, NY 10001

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 25 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Murphy

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Centivo
  • ComPsych
  • Elevance Health
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare - DC
  • Medicare - MD
  • Medicare - NY
  • Medicare - VA
  • Optum
  • Provider Network of America (PNOA)
  • Quest

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Murphy has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Murphy has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Medication Management
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Telepsychiatry

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University of Florida College of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Dr. Michael Murphy speaks English.
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