- 31 years experience
- LPCC in New Mexico
- Grief and life changes
About Moriah
Moriah MacCleod is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 31 years of experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her, treating clients as the experts on their own lives and drawing on their strengths to address hard moments.
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports those coping with life changes, addiction concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and career or parenting strain. Her work includes attention to relationship and family patterns, attachment and abandonment issues, and caregiver stress.
Moriah blends practical, evidence-informed approaches to meet each person where they are. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people move toward valued goals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Client-Centered techniques to build a trusting working relationship. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate.
In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable steps. Conversations aim to identify what matters to the client, reduce overwhelming symptoms, and develop ways to cope day to day. The pace is set by the person seeking support.
She practices in New Mexico as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports those coping with life changes, addiction concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and career or parenting strain. Her work includes attention to relationship and family patterns, attachment and abandonment issues, and caregiver stress.
Moriah blends practical, evidence-informed approaches to meet each person where they are. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people move toward valued goals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, and Client-Centered techniques to build a trusting working relationship. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate.
In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable steps. Conversations aim to identify what matters to the client, reduce overwhelming symptoms, and develop ways to cope day to day. The pace is set by the person seeking support.
She practices in New Mexico as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
31+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, respectful relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects back what is most important to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, ease travel time, and allow for more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins by phone or audio when needed, or full-length conversations when more time is helpful. Discuss format preferences during the initial match so sessions are arranged to suit practical needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Other focus areas include addiction, ADHD challenges, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, person-centered style that values the client's strengths. Practical steps and clear goals are emphasized alongside emotional support.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 31 years of professional work experience offering counseling and support to people facing a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.