Atiya Moore, MD, LCSW-C
Compassionate clinician for lasting life change
Details
| Name | Atiya Moore |
|---|---|
| Credentials | MD, LCSW-C |
| Based in | Maryland |
| Licensed in | Maryland |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Atiya
Atiya Moore is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and addiction-related issues. She also supports people managing grief, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and career or parenting strain.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on the problems a person brings and on small, doable steps toward change. She uses Narrative ideas to help people reframe their stories and identify patterns that get in the way of their goals.
Background and approach
Atiya blends several evidence-based tools to match each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation. Client-Centered principles shape sessions so people feel heard and guided rather than judged.
She has worked across many behavioral health settings and brings experience with trauma that spans generations and communities. That background informs her attention to how past hurt shows up in current relationships and choices. Atiya often includes mindfulness and somatic practices, and she is open to creative techniques such as therapeutic gardening and energy management when they fit a person’s aims.
Her style is collaborative and direct - she helps people name barriers, test new behaviors, and track progress toward the changes they want.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Atiya works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Atiya among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Atiya directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Atiya directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based work adapt to online therapy
Atiya uses Narrative approaches to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves, making room for new possibilities and clearer choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify what matters most and to take committed action aligned with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting methods if something doesn’t fit. The aim is to build tools that a person can use between sessions as well as during them.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and deeper conversation. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a simple check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing out thoughts feels safer. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and parenting or career strain. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, domestic violence, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens for the story someone tells about themselves and helps reframe that story into workable goals and actions.
What is her professional background?
She has over 20 years of experience in various behavioral health settings and has worked extensively with people recovering from historical, community, and interpersonal trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland, listed as MD, LCSW-C and practices from Maryland.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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