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Dr. Mariel Moore

Collaborative, client-centered counseling with practical tools

LPC Alabama

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Mariel

Dr. Mariel Moore is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who brings eight years of professional experience to her independent practice.

Background and approach

She earned a PhD in Family Therapy from Amridge University in 2016 and previously provided inpatient and outpatient substance abuse counseling through independent agencies. In independent practice she works with children, teenagers, and family units and collaborates with local physicians when supporting patients managing serious or terminal illnesses.

Her clinical stance blends client-centered principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emphasizing respectful listening, empathy, and cooperative goal-setting. She builds individualized treatment plans and draws on current research to shape each session, guiding clients to set objectives and track progress across visits.

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family dynamics, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, sleep difficulties, career issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, along with a range of related concerns such as attachment and communication problems, blended family issues, body image, and coping with disaster. Dr.

Moore aims to help clients reconnect with an authentic sense of self and improve interpersonal functioning through practical skills, supportive feedback, and a balanced therapeutic relationship.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Dr. Moore often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and it lends itself to structured exercises and homework that translate well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values-driven action and mindfulness skills to help people tolerate difficult emotions while pursuing meaningful goals, which can be practiced during and between online visits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most useful, adapting methods as therapy progresses to find the best fit for each person and family system.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life gets busy or travel is difficult, while allowing therapists and clients to use tools like worksheets, guided exercises, and conversational check-ins in ways that support ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines client-centered principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other modalities to emphasize empathy, cooperative goal-setting, and practical skills development.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of professional counseling experience and holds a PhD in Family Therapy earned in 2016.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Alabama as an LPC with license number AL LPC 3840 and maintains a independent practice in that state.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterHoarding

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English