Dr. Deirdre Moriarty
Experienced psychologist focused on practical change
CA Psychologist 11508 California
- Experience
- 40 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Eating
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English
About Deirdre
Dr. Deirdre Moriarty draws on four decades of clinical experience to help people manage anxiety and other life challenges.
Background and approach
She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a calm, focused style, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness techniques to address symptoms, patterns, and the skills needed for lasting change. Dr.
Moriarty's work often centers on anxiety-related concerns but also spans grief, depression, eating concerns, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, anger, and relationship or intimacy difficulties. Her background includes extended service on military bases and prior work in a military hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient care, which contributes to a deep familiarity with stress under high-demand circumstances.
Dr. Moriarty holds California license CA Psychologist 11508 and practices from California, offering sessions in English.
She aims to tailor interventions to each person's needs, emphasizing collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies to improve day-to-day functioning and coping.
Evidence-Informed Methods Delivered Online
Dr. Moriarty uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is frequently applied to anxiety, panic, mood, and stress-related concerns and focuses on practical strategies and measurable progress. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that support coping with intense emotions and relationship challenges.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to assess presenting concerns, goals, and personal preferences, and then adapts techniques from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to create a tailored plan rather than prescribing a single route up front.
Online therapy in her practice includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional in California while using methods that translate to everyday life and skill practice between sessions.
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Experience
40+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English