- Strengths-focused
- Practical tools
- Trauma-aware
About Moriah
Moriah MacCleod is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico with 31 years of experience. She approaches counseling by centering the person in the room and building on their existing strengths. She emphasizes practical steps and steady support for people who are ready to make changes in their lives.
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and addiction. She also works with concerns around parenting, career strain, relationship and family problems, and the particular pressures that lead to compassion fatigue. Money and financial issues are included among the topics she will address in sessions.
Moriah uses a mix of methods tailored to each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice patterns of thinking and shift behavior. She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused approaches and EMDR when trauma responses need focused attention.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people set realistic goals and try manageable steps between sessions. She frames progress as steady work rather than instant fixes.
To begin, a simple intake helps match needs to goals and decide an appropriate course of work. Moriah supports practical problem solving and emotional processing so people can move forward from whatever is holding them back.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, committed steps toward those values. It focuses on actions and habits that improve daily life rather than only changing thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice unhelpful thinking and replace it with more effective behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that interfere with routines. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the intensity of disturbing memories and reactions through guided processing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods make sense for their goals, symptoms, and comfort level. Sessions can mix techniques so the plan fits the individual's needs and changes over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and cut down travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint helps maintain progress. Talk with the therapist during the intake to decide how to structure sessions so they fit your daily routine and therapeutic goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Moriah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strains, relationship and family problems, career issues, and financial concerns among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on strengths and practical steps that fit each person's life and goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 31 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a New Mexico Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, listed as LPCC, practicing in New Mexico.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.