Dr. Mariel Moore , LPC

Dr. Mariel Moore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with a doctoral degree in family therapy. She earned a PhD in Family Therapy from Amridge University in 2016 and brings a focused, evidence-informed approach to work with children, teenagers, and family systems.

Her clinical background includes inpatient and outpatient substance abuse counseling as well as private practice work that addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She also supports clients facing career transitions, body image and self-esteem issues, grief and adjustment, attachment and abandonment concerns, aging and geriatric issues, hoarding, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.

Dr. Moore draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to each client's needs. Her methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, client-centered techniques, and existential perspectives. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, active listening, and empathy, and designs individual treatment plans informed by current research and the unique personality of each client.

In addition to clinical counseling, Dr. Moore has worked with physicians to integrate medical care and counseling for patients managing serious or terminal illnesses. Her practice philosophy centers on helping people reconnect with their authentic selves, strengthen relationships with others, and make measurable progress from session to session.

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