Atiya Moore , MD, LCSW-C

Atiya Moore is a Maryland-based therapist who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, and grief. She also supports concerns around intimacy, parenting, career shifts, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues. She combines practical skills with steady encouragement to help people move forward.

Moore brings 20 years of experience in behavioral health settings. She uses clear, down-to-earth language in sessions and focuses on small, manageable steps. Clients can expect help with coping strategies, emotion regulation, and problem-solving rather than long lectures or jargon.

Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and meditation, cognitive behavioral tools, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. She sometimes integrates somatic methods, motivational interviewing, and creative options such as therapeutic gardening or energy management when appropriate.

Atiya holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland - LCSW-C. Those credentials reflect her clinical background and years of practice across community and institutional settings. She is comfortable addressing multi-generational and interpersonal trauma and the patterns that keep people stuck.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Moore works with clients to set achievable goals and build routines that support change. Her style is direct yet compassionate, aimed at helping people trade stuckness for forward motion.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps people manage anxiety, depression, and life changes by combining acceptance with practical action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce distress and change patterns that maintain problems. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and habits that feel stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) centers on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. Those skills often help with intense emotions, relationship conflict, and impulsive responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Sessions often blend techniques so people get tools that fit their situation and learning style.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skills demonstrations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and texting can provide shorter check-ins, journaling prompts, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats offer flexibility so therapy can fit daily life and changing schedules.