EDUCATION
University of Houston, Houston, TX
2021- Present
Doctorate, Clinical Psychology, Adult (APA-Accredited) Advisor: Matthew Gallagher
University of Houston, Houston, TX
2021-2024
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, Advisor: Matthew Gallagher
American University Washington, D.C
2020-2021
Master of Arts, Psychology
Clinical Science Advisor: Kathleen Gunthert,
Ph.D. Thesis: IS THIS STRESS BENEFICIAL? STRESS MINDSET BELIEFS FOR SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF STRESSORS
American University Washington, D.C
2016-2020
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, Honors in Psychology Minor: Justice
HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS
2025
● Minority Fellowship Program Doctoral Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program
● Clinical Program Research Excellence Award: Inclusion Science University of Houston Clinical Psychology Program
● Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program (IMFP) Honorable Mention American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program
● Leadership Education to Advance Diversity (LEAD) Institute APA Division 53 Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
2023
● Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship Honorable Mention National Academy Sciences Engineering, and Medicine Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
2022
● Presidential Fellowship University of Houston Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
● First Year Research Award Honorable Mention University of Houston Clinical Psychology Program
2021
● Presidential Fellowship University of Houston Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
● Award for Outstanding Leadership American University Student-Athlete Support Program
● Presenter Award The Grassroot Project
● Leadership Award The Grassroot Project
2020
● Top 25 Grade-Point Average Award American University Student-Athlete Support Program
● EIWA Academic Achievement Award Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association
●Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award Sports Humanitarian Awards from ESPN
● Barnard Endowed Scholarship American University
● Honors in Psychology American University
● Magna Cum Laude American University
2019
● Barnard Endowed Scholarship American University
● College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s List American University
INVITED PRESENTATIONS, PANELS, AND WORKSHOPS
10. Murphy, E. R., (2025, February) Mental Health Playbook: Coping Skills for Student-Athletes. Workshop presented to Georgia Gwinnett College with Jernigan & Associates INC. Facilitators: Maryam Jernigan-Noesi Ph.D., Jasmine Newsome M.S., Elijah Murphy, M.A., Jessica Moore, M.A., Shaquetta Success, M.S., Lawrenceville, Georgia.
9. Murphy, E. R., (2025, February) Graduate Student Panel. Invited Panelist by the Psi Chi International Honor Society and Psychology Club at the University of Houston.
8. Murphy, E. R., (2024, November) Graduate Student Panel. Invited Panelist by the Association of Black Psychologist-University of Houston Chapter. Fellow Panelists: Morgan Phillips, B.A., Tobi Quadri, B.A., Perla Henderson, M.A.
7. Murphy, E. R., Connors, B, O, Kassam, K, A. (October, 2024) Applying the Science of Hope. Invited Speaker by the Hope Movement, Auburn, New York.
6. Murphy, E. R., (2024, February) Graduate Student Panel. Invited Panelist by the Association of Black Psychologist- University of Houston Chapter. Fellow Panelists: Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Morgan Phillips, B.A.,
5. Parker, Tiren., Murphy, E. R., (2023, October) Addressing Race-Based Stress and Trauma in Psychotherapy. Invited Speaker, Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center, PCT Clinical Team
4. Murphy, E. R., (2022, February) AU Psychology Virtual Faculty Lab Crawl. Invited Panelist at American University. Fellow Panelists: Dr. Kate Gunthert, Dr. Laura Duval (Chair), Dr. Laurie Bayet.
3. Murphy, E.R., (October, 2021) Preparing for a Clinical Psychology Career: A Conversation with Graduate Students from Diverse Backgrounds. Invited panelist at the University of Houston. Fellow Panelists: Angela Richardson, Angelina Mayorga, Michelle Martinez, Rebecca Jewell, Anthony Cifre
2. Murphy, E.R., (November, 2020) Tackling Stigma through Sports: Collegiate Athletes Lead Health Programs for DC Youth. Invited panelist at the for 11th Annual International Conference on Stigma: Scientific Abstract Evaluation. Fellow Panelists: Dylan Wolfe
1. Murphy, E.R., (July 2020) Real Talk: The Youth & College Student-Athlete Edition. Invited Panelist at True North Sports. Fellow Panelists: Lauren Silver (Chair), Lauryn Hutchinson (Chair), Sam Lofton, Daisy Alaeze
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model
Trainers: Frank Anderson, M.D., Richard C. Schwartz, Ph.D., Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D., Martha Sweezy, Ph.D.
August 2025
Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) Course
Trainers: Janina Fisher, Ph.D., Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D.
August 2025
Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Trainers: Frank Anderson, M.D.
June 2025
Engaging in Research through a Critical Psychology Lens
Trainers: Jasmin Brooks Stephens, Ph.D., Mathew Millier, Ph.D., Sujay Sabnis, Ph.D.
May 2025
Deeper Dive- Becoming an Antiracist and Anti-Oppressive Clinician
Trainers: Raquel Martin, Ph.D., Han Ren, Ph.D.
April 2025
Every Advocacy: How to Engage Decisionmakers in the Current Policy Landscape
Trainers: Kenneth Polischuk, Stefanie Reeves, M Pease, Jioni Lewis, Ph.D., Melanie Wilcox, Ph.D., A.B.P.P
April 2025
Incorporating Black Identity Development in Therapy
Trainers: Raquel Martin, Ph.D.
February 2025
Reimagining Self-Disclosure: Towards Liberatory, Anti-Oppressive, Boundaried Shared Stories
Trainers: Han Ren, Ph.D., Annie Farmer, Ph.D.
February 2025
Beyond the Workbook: Creative Ways to Engage in DBT Skills Groups
Trainers: Kimberly Applewhite, Psy.D., Rosa Waters, LCSW
January 2025
Becoming an Antiracist and Anti-Oppressive Clinician
Trainers: Raquel Martin, Ph.D., Han Ren, Ph.D.
January 2025
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Depression in Veterans
Trainers: Kevin Crosswell, Psy.D., Hani Shabana, Ph.D., Leila Zwelling, LCSW, Jamie Beirnhardt
March 2024
PTSD 202: Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)
Trainers: Marylene Cloitre, Ph.D., Christie Jackson, Ph.D., Tamar Gordon, Ph.D., Susan Paula, Ph.D.,
February 2024
Focus Groups for the Community
Trainers: Jen Vardeman, Ph.D., Luis Medina, Ph.D., Alaina Spiers, M.A.
January 2024
Addressing Racial Trauma in Military Populations Through Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD Enduring September 2022
Trainers: Brittany Hall-Clark, Ph.D.
October 2023
Interpersonal Considerations in PTSD Treatment: Case Conceptualization and Intervention Strategies to Enhance Outcomes
Trainers: Steffany J. Fredman, Ph.D.
October 2023
NCPTSD Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) Clinician Training Simulator: Part 2
Trainers: Michelle J. Bovin, Ph.D., Brian Marx, Ph.D., Jessica Hamblen, PhD.
September 2023
Understanding and Addressing Racial Trauma
Trainers: Dr. Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban, Dr. Carlton E. Green, Dr. Hector Y. Adames & Dr. Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueñas
September 2023
NCPTSD Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) Clinician Training
Trainers: Michelle J. Bovin, Ph.D., Brian Marx, Ph.D., Jessica Hamblen, PhD.
September 2023
CPTWeb2.0 An On-line Training Course for Cognitive Processing Therapy
Trainers: Daniel W. Smith, Ph.D.
September 2023
Workshop on the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
Institution: Boston University, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders
Trainer: Todd Farchione, Ph.D., Elizabeth Eustis, Ph.D. & Erin Ward-Ciesielski, Ph.D.
May 2022