| Dr. Edward L. Murray III is a clinical psychologist in private practice at the Alafia Wellness Center. In his practice, he works extensively with children and families, as well as individuals and organizations. Dr. Murray began creating tools for psychological and spiritual growth, and educational advancement early in his career when he was asked to work with a large Native American population (The Colorado River Indian Tribes) whom were not responsive to traditional methods of psychotherapy. Dr. Murray is a member and past Chairperson of the Children Having Children, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, an organization that fosters decision-making and problem solving skills in young people. He was born in Ft. Mead, Maryland to Melma Murray (an accomplished painter) and Edward Murray (a career military officer, and successful businessman). He has lived in many different parts of the country, and overseas. He believes this experience helped him to cultivate an understanding that human problems are similar across different cultures and circumstances. |
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He was trained and still actively participates in martial arts (Judo;
and took a silver medal in his division in the 1997 U.S. Judo Nationals) and he writes, plays, and sings music. He incorporates lessons from these areas in his professional work and his personal life. Judo, among other things, has taught him that one must “get back up and try again, when life “throws you to the ground”. Music has taught him of the inspiration that can be found when one works to be in harmony with life. Dr. Murray received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his Masters and Doctoral degrees from Arizona State University. |
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