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John Moore

LCPC, LPC Virginia 40 years of experience

Calm, practical therapy for life changes

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John Moore
  • Experienced counselor
  • Practical strategies
  • Calm direct support

About John

John Moore is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four decades of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and coping with life changes. His style is relaxed and straightforward, and he aims to make the first steps feel less overwhelming.

John usually starts by listening carefully to what matters most to the client. He adapts his approach to individual needs rather than using a single technique for everyone. He can be direct when needed and will use humor at appropriate moments to ease tension.

His work history includes outpatient, inpatient, residential, and emergency hospital settings, which gives him broad exposure to different problems and situations. That variety informs how he helps people set realistic goals and take practical steps toward change.

John often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then try small experiments to shift them. He also draws on acceptance and mindfulness ideas when that fits a person's goals. Attachment-focused approaches are used for people who want to look at relationship patterns and closeness issues.

He expects effort and action from the client and offers steady support while change is attempted. People who prefer a calm, experienced guide who combines practical strategies with direct feedback may find his approach helpful.

Approaches you can use online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and then choosing actions that matter to you. It can help when anxiety, depression, or life transitions make it hard to move forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people test unhelpful beliefs and try practical changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change behaviors.

Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It can be useful for intimacy-related issues and recurring relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know what to expect. Licensed professionals can guide choices about pacing, homework, and practical steps so therapy fits everyday routines without promising a particular outcome.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual dysfunctionWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Montana, Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, sleep and eating issues, parenting strains, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a relaxed and direct style, listening first and then tailoring methods to the person. He combines practical strategies, some humor when appropriate, and clear feedback.

How much experience does he have?

He has 40 years of clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and emergency hospital settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) credentials and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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