Janys Murphy Rising Ph.D., LMHC

"I recently had the good fortune to study the Enneagram with Dr. Janys Murphy Rising. The foundational information I received has motivated me to continue my study of the Enneagram system, and its application to my personal and professional life. And, not only was the class informational, it was great fun! Janys is an excellent teacher, knowledgable and inclusive. She used examples and metaphors that were germane to her students' experience and knowledge level. She offered us a great resource list and encouraged us to continue our exploration. I also appreciated her commitment to time boundaries! However, I was not surprised at how great the course was! I have know Janys professionally for 10 years and have benefitted from her therapy practice. She is just and fair, sensitive and encouraging. I frequently refer clients to her, especially those from the LBGTQI community—her compassion and understanding of people's traumas and needs is admirable. There are many reasons I would recommend Janys as a teacher and therapist, but the one reason that overshadows all else is her integrity. Thank you Janys for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us!"

"Dr. Janys is a vibrant, caring, nurturing and connective person. I have gotten so much out of my 2 sessions with her. I'll be excited for more of her wisdom and love. You know someone is speaking truth when you have been getting the whispers of awareness already. Amazing work! Words are just not enough to express my experience."

"I was introduced to Janys's Enneagram courses through a therapist friend of mine who knew that I was reading books on the subject and was also familiar with Janys's expertise as a therapist. I was greatly impressed with the material that was covered in the intro class. Even though I had been studying the Enneagram on my own for a little over a year, and I wasn't exactly new to it, Janys illuminated the subject in ways I hadn't previously considered. Her teaching style is casual and inclusive, and she invites attendees to share personal experiences in group discussions. It was an enriching class both for those who were learning the concepts for the first time and those of us who knew the concepts but now learned them fresh through Janys's insightful perspective. As a teacher, Janys is kind, patient, and knowledgable. She applies her experience as a therapist to listen to and engage the class in a way that is meaningful and personal. I was so impressed that when she offered a follow-up course, I jumped at the chance, even though at the time it meant that I had to leave work early and drive from Seattle to Olympia in rush hour traffic. Her courses were that good. On a personal note, Janys proved to be the final push of inspiration I needed to switch careers and become a Therapist myself. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

"I have known Dr. Murphy Rising for almost 20 years. I never hesitate to refer clients to her. I know they will get quality care. She specializes in co-occurring disorders, and it’s important to have a therapist that can treat the whole person. In addition she has an additional certification to be able to incorporate yoga and mindfulness in her work. For students or those looking to get licensed, she is a qualified clinical supervisor. Almost everyone needs a therapist at some point, and I would highly recommend Dr. Janys Murphy Rising."

"Janys is grounded, thoughtful, and someone I often refer people to for her counseling services and online courses—I can't wait to take "The Enneagram & The True Self" course! I love how important a broad and continued education is to her, as well as her flexibility with and understanding of so many modalities of healing. Janys has a wonderful way about her and is an excellent online teacher."