Dr. Mariel Moore, LPC

Dr. Mariel Moore is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with eight years of clinical experience. She draws on a background that includes inpatient and outpatient substance use work and a private practice focused on adults, children, and teenagers. She lists Living with health challenges among her areas of focus and has worked alongside physicians helping patients manage serious medical conditions.

Dr. Moore emphasizes a person-centered stance in sessions. She listens closely and helps clients set clear goals. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors and works cooperatively with each person to track progress between meetings.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep trouble, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and career questions. She also notes experience with bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, body image, grief, and challenges linked to aging and illness. The profile indicates additional focus on attachment and blended family issues.

Sessions are shaped around individualized treatment plans. Dr. Moore gathers current research and adapts interventions to match each client’s needs. She aims for authentic, balanced sessions where clients can practice new skills and make steady changes.

People seeking a counselor for relationship strain, communication problems, or coping with life transitions may find her collaborative style helpful. The practice supports work on both practical skills and deeper personal concerns.

Approaches that often work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and living with ongoing health issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening, empathy, and supporting the person’s own goals. It suits people who want a calm, nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills for changing thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with medical stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try methods that fit and adjust the plan if something is not working. That collaborative process helps shape sessions around what the client finds most helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate the convenience of fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to check in during a break at work, maintain continuity when life is unpredictable, or use shorter sessions for focused skill practice. Licensed professionals guide the choice of techniques so the format supports the person’s goals rather than getting in the way.