Dr. Mariel Moore , LPC

Dr. Mariel Moore is a licensed LPC - License Practical Counselor in Alabama who brings a thoughtful, family-centered approach to therapy. With a PhD in Family Therapy from Amridge University (2016), she combines academic training and clinical experience to support children, teens, adults, and entire family systems. She previously provided both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse counseling and now practices in a private setting where she focuses on building collaborative, goal-oriented treatment plans.

She emphasizes a client-centered stance alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, inviting clients to shape therapy goals while she offers empathic listening and practical strategies. Sessions are designed to be authentic and balanced, with attention to progress between meetings and use of current research to inform interventions. Dr. Moore tailors care to each person and family, creating individualized plans that evolve with client needs.

Her work spans mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD and childhood behavior concerns, relationship and family challenges, parenting and blended family dynamics, LGBT issues, career transitions and coaching, sleep difficulties, and compassion fatigue. She also collaborates with physicians when medical and counseling supports are both needed, helping clients and families adjust to serious or terminal illness. Dr. Moore aims to help people reconnect with an authentic sense of self and strengthen relationships with others.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Dr. Moore draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's goals guide the work; this approach helps people who need empathy, validation, and a collaborative plan for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many day-to-day challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying values and building psychological flexibility, which can be useful for stress, trauma recovery, and chronic emotional patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Moore works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences; she adapts strategies over time in collaboration with each person and family.

The online format offers practical advantages - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers to consistent care. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity between sessions, and choose the communication style that best supports their progress.