- Client-centered goals
- CBT-informed work
- Sleep and rest focus
About Mariel
Dr. Mariel Moore is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. She brings eight years of counseling experience and a background that includes inpatient and outpatient substance abuse work as well as private practice. She earned a PhD in Family Therapy and approaches sessions with active listening and empathy.
Dr. Moore emphasizes a client-centered style, inviting people to set goals and guide the work. She mixes cognitive behavioral ideas with person-centered care to keep sessions practical and tied to real life. Her aim is to help people notice progress from one visit to the next.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, relationship strain, career concerns, and issues related to bipolar mood patterns. She also works with topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, cancer adjustment, and hoarding challenges.
Sessions often include individualized treatment plans and material drawn from current research. Dr. Moore uses coaching-style support when helpful and coordinates with medical providers at times to integrate counseling with other care. Her stated interest is helping people reconnect with an authentic sense of self and improve relationships with others.
People meet her in Alabama and sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted at this time. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details on the site.
Approaches that guide online work and fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when stress or difficult thoughts show up. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and problems that interfere with daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy centers on putting the person’s priorities first, using empathic listening and real conversation to build trust and motivate change. This approach helps when people want a respectful space to sort things out and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. Therapists can adapt ACT, client-centered conversation, and CBT tools to phone or video visits when those formats are offered, and they will help choose the best setup to match a person’s daily routine and treatment goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, relationship issues, career concerns, and bipolar-related matters, plus related topics such as attachment and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is client-centered and cooperative, with an emphasis on listening and empathy. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used alongside person-centered conversation to set practical goals.
What is her professional background?
Dr. Moore holds a PhD in Family Therapy and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse settings before moving to private practice.
Where is the therapist located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Alabama and is listed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options such as in-person or online when you start the booking process.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's listed availability.