Erin Sprong Murrell, M.A., LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Erin (she/her) is a collaborative systems-focused therapist with many years of experience working with the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Discernment Counseling, and ADHD-Focused Relationship Therapy. She received her degree from the Antioch University of New England and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both Massachusetts and South Carolina.

Erin specializes in working with relationships struggling with issues related to ADHD/Neurodiversity, loss of intimacy, infidelity, anxiety, trust, adoption, grief, life transitions, and gender and sexuality identity development. She is a sex-positive therapist and welcomes folks in any relational structure, including but not limited to couples, parent & adult-child, siblings, LGBTQ+, adoptive/chosen families, BDSM/kink, poly/open/ENM, and neurodiverse relationships.

Foundations

Erin’s work is influenced by her experiences growing up and practicing in Northampton, MA, Located in the Pioneer Valley. She is passionate about creating open and welcoming spaces for all relationship structures and gender identities. Her work is rooted in the  Developmental Model and integrates strategies from EFT, Gottman, IMAGO, intergenerational, narrative, and collaborative therapies. Erin works to regulate the mind-body connection and utilizes Emotional Freedom Tapping, and Body-Up CoRegulation to help clients and families move through areas of gridlock, access their inner strength, and generate the change they seek in their relationships.

Working with Erin

Erin welcomes folks into a judgment-free space where they are able to explore, understand, and strengthen the important relationships in their lives. Being rooted in a non-blaming stance Erin holds space for each person to connect, communicate, and listen with their genuine self and helps folks as they navigate the complexities and challenges of life and relationships. Through this process, clients are able to meet, understand, and finally interrupt their ineffective reactions and construct a framework of communication that builds trust and strengthens connections.

ADHD Focused Relationship Therapy

Erin specializes in working with ADHD in relationships. Couples work focuses on understanding the unique dynamics ADHD adds to the relationship and helps couples navigate clear and compassionate communication.

Types of Therapy Offered

  • ADHD Focused Relationship Therapy/Coaching

  • Individual and Relationship Therapy/Coaching

  • Discernment Counseling

  • Therapeutic Separation

  • Identity Development in Relationship

  • Intensive Sessions (Half, Full, and Two-Day Session Available)

  • Parent Counseling

  • Hopeful Spouse Counseling

  • Affair Recovery

“Our humanity is bound up in one another, and any tear in the fabric of connection between us must be repaired for us all to be made whole. This interconnectedness is the very root of who we are.” 
-Desmond Tutu

Erin Sprong Murrell
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

CONTACT INFORMATION
Couples Center of the Pioneer Valley
1 Ashfield Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

contact@pioneervalleycouplestherapy.com

Phone: 413-695-0498

Testimonials

"Since I've been working with Erin, I've been getting rid of unhealthy habits, finding time for myself and heading towards a healthier life. Before I started working with Erin I barely had time for myself and it showed in so many areas of my life and health. I now feel like I have been able to make some of the changes I wanted and I still have a lot more to go. The change is slow and steady, but I know I can get there. Erin’s help and encouragement has been the key to helping me get unstuck and moving towards the life I want."