Office Address:

Directions to Office:

Our office is located on the Durham/Chapel Hill border, only minutes away from the intersection of I-40 and Hwy 15-501, close to the New Hope Commons Shopping Center. 111 Cloister Court Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Degree(s):

Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Clinical Psychology)

Insurance Accepted:

I am an out-of-network provider, so clients with out-of-network benefits may receive insurance reimbursement for our services. We will gladly provide completed claim forms for you to submit to your insurance company to make the process of filing claims very simple.

Areas of Expertise:

Murray specializes in relationship issues and offers pre-marital, marital and couples counseling.  He also treats individuals with posttraumatic stress and addictive behaviors.  Murray draws from his experience and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Couples Therapy (CBCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) , and Motivational Enhancement Therapy.

Professional Organizations/Affiliations:

Dr. McNiel is a professional member of the American Psychological Association.

Background Information:

Dr. Murray McNiel is a licensed psychologist in private practice with Orenstein Solutions, P.A.  He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  While at UNC, Dr. McNiel received specialized training in couples therapy from renowned marital researcher, Don Baucom, Ph.D. hailed as one of the best couples therapists in the U.S. today.  

 Dr. McNiel completed his post-doctoral training at the Durham V.A. Medical Center, where he had specialized training in the treatment of PTSD and substance abuse.  Dr. McNiel has worked in a variety of settings, including VA medical centers, the state psychiatric hospital, university counseling center and UNC Psychology Department clinic.  At these sites, he has provided assessments and  psychotherapy to individuals and couples.

Dr. McNiel's Approach:  

My approach to clinical work involves providing services that are evidence-based in a way that is tailored to the specific needs of the individual or couple.   In this way, I am guided by the current scientific research while also recognizing that each individual's or couple's situation is unique in important ways.  

I provide couples counseling to partners seeking help to address a variety of issues, including pre-marital/newlywed concerns, overcoming infidelity, desire for more intimacy and closeness, adjusting to family issues (e.g., new baby, retirement), and difficulty with communication.

For your convenience, I'm offering evening hours in our Chapel Hill office.  You can learn more about our practice and approach to helping couples by visiting www.orensteinsolutions.com.  You can also contact me directly at (919) 428-2766 ext. 4.