Michael Murphy, Ph.D., is a clinical associate professor and psychologist at the University of Florida Counseling &  Wellness Center where he specializes in the use of mindfulness meditation in treating anxiety disorders and other mental health issues. He also teaches numerous non-Western psychology classes, including teaching therapists how to use mindfulness techniques in psychotherapy. Dr. Murphy has had his own mindfulness meditation practice for the past 20 years. He started the highly successful Taming the Anxious Mind group mindfulness program at the University of Florida counseling and wellness center 12 years ago. Dr. Murphy has published articles on the topic of mindfulness. He participated in UF Mindfulness 2015-2017 (Creative Campus Mindfulness Initiative).