Atiya Moore, LCSW-C

Atiya Moore is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and depression. She brings two decades of experience to sessions and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone who is nervous about starting therapy.

Her approach is practical and varied. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and emotionally-focused methods to support strong emotion regulation and clearer communication.

Sessions can include mindfulness and simple meditation practices alongside talk therapy. She may introduce somatic techniques, motivational interviewing, and creative tools such as therapeutic gardening or energy management when they fit a person's goals. The focus is on what helps someone move forward, not on rigid rules.

Atiya often works with people recovering from long-term, generational, community, or interpersonal trauma. She also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, parenting strains, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns. She addresses related areas like attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, and family of origin problems.

She practices in Maryland and holds the LCSW-C credential. With experience in many behavioral health settings, she aims to be collaborative and flexible as clients set the pace for change.

Workable approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them and identify values to guide action. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by focusing on small steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships, which can be useful for emotional regulation and interpersonal conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful. Together they will choose strategies and adjust them as progress and needs change, so the plan grows out of collaboration rather than a fixed script.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone sessions when offered, and a remote option may help people keep momentum while balancing work, parenting, or other obligations.