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Meet Dr. Melissa Moore


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Dr. Melissa A. Moore is a Licensed Psychologist and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology in the state of Texas. She is also the founder of Moore Mental Health & Behavioral Services, PLLC. She has worked in the mental health field for the past 20 years within a variety of settings. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavior disorders.

Dr. Moore primary focus is the overall operation of Moore Mental Health, but she also maintains a very limited counseling caseload with an exclusive focus on working with adult women who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life challenges, relationship difficulties, spiritual impasses, and/or LGBT related issues. Dr. Moore has a variety of clinical experience in providing crisis intervention and psychological services in forensic settings, psychiatric hospitals, nursing homes, and school settings. She also works as an online adjunct professor with the University of Phoenix graduate program. She also served as a supervising psychologist at Houston ISD Psychological Services Crisis Department for approximately 10 years.

Interests:

My passion is to help depressed and anxious individuals to alleviate their pain and distress. My primary theoretical approach is Cognitive Behavior Therapy that is infused with spiritual principles. I believe good health is not specific to our physical bodies. It is just as important to be mentally, spiritually, and emotionally well because each of these areas are interrelated.

I take a practical, problem-solving approach to addressing unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that typically lead to poor decision making, self-destructive behaviors, poor relationships, and low self-esteem.  My goal is to help you feel better in a short period of time within a safe and caring environment.

I feel very committed to helping others thrive and meet their life goals. The more others meet their goals, the more inspired I feel in my own life.

More about me:

I enjoy spending time with my family and my two dogs. I’m a devoted Christian and attend weekly church services. In addition, I’m an avid animal lover so in my spare time, I am often trying to help or save an animal! Also, a portion of Moore Mental Health & Behavioral Services, PLLC proceeds are donated to at least 2-3 shelters or animal rescues monthly.

I literally knew in Kindergarten that I would spend my life helping others when I was selected for our Hall of Fame and was asked the infamous question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” At that moment, I felt my desire to be in the healthcare field. That desire has only grown stronger every year since then.

Therapeutic Approach

Dr. Moore’s therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She provides support, guidance, and practical feedback in a solution-focused manner to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Education:

  • Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) Clinical Psychology, Argosy University/Dallas
  • Master of Arts (MA), Clinical Psychology, Argosy University/Dallas
  • Master of Science (MS), Juvenile Forensic Psychology, Prairie View A&M University
  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, Minor: Sociology, Prairie View A&M University

Licenses:

  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)

Professional Activities and Memberships:

  • Houston Psychological Association (HPA)
  • Houston Association of Black Psychologists (HABPSI)
  • The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
  • The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

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“Dr. Moore is professional yet she makes her client feel comfortable and treats you with dignity.”
I am so looking forward to working with you! I feel so blessed to have found you."
It seemed so simple, your explanation of a human need for gratification. You were right on point to explain my need for daily human contact to provide that gratification. It made so much sense to me on a deep level, like something I knew, but needed you to tell me in just the way you did. I made certain to put getting out each day my priority. I feel calmer already.
"Dr. Moore I felt so much better after speaking with you. I did not expect to get such practical homework the first session! I was truly overjoyed."
“[I am now] able to use self talk exercises to help with anxieties.”
“I have learned how to set smaller more meaningful goals that are easier to accomplish. I also have gained insight and learned how to be more assertive and not always trying to please everyone.”
“I am not being as hard on myself. Dr. Moore is helping me realize that not everything is my fault, and my partner isn't perfect. Also, she has challenged me to make sure I have some consistency in my life and stick to doing activities I love once or twice a week.”
“My daughter was given tools by Dr. Moore that are instrumental in her everyday life. The entire family has benefited from Dr.Moore giving effective counseling and tools to aid in better communication.”
“[Best part of counseling with Dr. Moore] reviewing your goals and having the anxiety rating scale that shows how you have improved or not. I found it quite useful to have something tangible to use to compare and contrast how I was doing within my therapy. I also like the cognitive worksheets we used from time to time.”
“The best part(s) [with Dr. Moore] are the extremely detailed evaluations, the care and attention for finding out needed information to develop a sound evaluation, traveling to the facility to complete evaluations, follow up to ensure the evaluations have been received, etc.”
“I felt very comfortable and cared for [with Dr. Moore].”
“[Best part of counseling with Dr. Moore] Being available on weekends. I really like Dr. Moore's voice. It is soothing. And I feel like she is really listening to me.”
“[Best part of counseling with Dr. Moore] Allowing the parent or parents to be hands on and a part of the counseling process was a great part of the growth my daughter experienced. The Family as a whole benefited from the techniques and tools that were provided.”
“Dr. Moore is the best.”
“Dr. Moore is amazing.”
“I was quite pleased with having a female young therapist ( Dr. Moore ) to work with versus an older male of a different ethnic background who could not relate to me as a female. I also felt that she was knowledgeable in her area of expertise and she was current in developing her method of treatment of her clients. She apparently keeps up with her Continuing education and the most current ways to approach treatment. I definitely would refer a friend or any person that would ask me for a name of a therapist.”

[Best part of counseling with Dr. Moore]

“She was a great listener.”
“The best part was feeling welcomed.”
“caring and listening”
“Providing an environment of comfort allowing my daughter to discuss her feelings”
“I learned that when children are involved always continue to let them know that it's okay to have someone other than a parent to talk to”
“Dr. Moore always remembers things that we talk about during our sessions. And I feel like she really cares.”
“Thorough and efficiency in counseling time. Availability of counselor is wonderful.”

[Best part of counseling with Dr. Moore]

“Flexibility.”
“The approach to make the child feel comfortable.”
“Dr. Moore's friendly and approachable demeanor makes it easy for my daughter and I to open up to her and ask questions. I feel that sense of comfort makes counseling a more positive and productive experience.”
“Objective support”
“Dr. Moore listens and wants to know all about the patient to develop a plan for counseling. Dr. Moore is very focused and professional.”
“She is very understanding.”
“Learning new skill and other meaning to life”
“I didn't feel crazy. She made me feel what I was experiencing was something I could work through and gave me tools to do just that.
“Professionalism"
“Her objective honesty. I always felt welcome and understood”

“Thank you for working with my child, although we have a long road ahead, you have helped both her and I.”
“Dr. Moore's advice has been very helpful to both my daughter and myself.”
“What you are doing is great!”

Comments

“You did an outstanding job”
“Everything was perfect”
“Definitely the best therapist I've ever connected with! I've been seeing her for almost two years now. She is understanding, non-patronizing, and runs a very organized practice.”
“Dr. Moore is the first therapist that has consistently served all of my needs.”
“The best part about counseling is that I can be completely open and honest with Dr. Moore. She is very personable, honest, nonjudgmental, gives great advice, provides helpful exercises to complete at home, and goes the extra mile to ensure the well-being of her patients.”

[Have you made changes in your life that are a result of counseling/evaluation with Dr. Moore?]

“I believe my girls are doing better.”
“Yes, frequent communication.”
“Yes. Better communication with my father.”
“Yes, positive talking and family talking.”
“Yes, definitely. I've made so much progress during my time with Dr. Moore so far.”

[Best part of counseling with Dr. Moore]

“That I am able to discuss how I feel with no judgement. Keep working through my anxiety.”
“Communication with patients.”
“Keep being authentic, real, and providing resources.”
“Feeling more in control; keep up the great work.”
“Talk about a variety of things to promote positive relationships.”
“The best part was knowing I was being listened to and understood.”
“Dr. Moore was such a great listener and changed my life forever. I wish I could still see her.”
“The hands-on attention.”
“Suggestions given on how to handle my situation that benefits me. Thinking of strategies to help me get over any anxiety.”
“1 on 1 conversation.”

 

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