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John Moore, LCPC, LPC

Calm, direct support for everyday struggles

40 years in practice · based in Virginia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About John

John Moore is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four decades of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions. He aims to make conversations clear and straightforward so worried people can take the next step.

He uses common-sense methods drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness. He listens first, then matches the approach to each person's needs.

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Background and approach

Sessions are relaxed but purposeful, with direct feedback when needed and a bit of lightness when it fits. John has worked across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and hospital settings. That broad background means he is familiar with crisis moments and longer-term struggles.

He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping and eating problems, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also supports people facing family-related strains like communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and caregiver stress. Adoption and foster care, attachment issues, aging concerns, and attention-deficit challenges are part of his focus as well.

Sessions rely on practical steps and personal goals. John encourages small actions that build momentum. He expects effort from the person in therapy and offers steady support as they work toward change.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and builds practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be useful for intimacy, relationship, and attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist listens to your story, discusses goals, and recommends methods that fit your needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets you have a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions can be useful when internet or bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, focused conversations, or more frequent support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does John commonly address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, and career or life-change stresses.
How would he describe his style in sessions?
His style is relaxed and direct. He listens closely, gives practical suggestions, and uses light humor when appropriate.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of experience across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and hospital settings, working with a wide range of clinical concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) designations and is based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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 him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
Montana, Virginia
Languages
English

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