Moriah MacCleod, LPCC

Moriah MacCleod is an LPCC based in New Mexico who centers her practice on practical, evidence-informed approaches. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and emotion-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life transitions.

She believes people know their own stories and that therapy is a partnership. Sessions focus on building skills, naming patterns, and trying new ways of thinking and behaving that fit daily life. Moriah uses clear language and concrete exercises so families and individuals can use what they learn between sessions.

With 31 years of experience, she has supported people facing addiction, caregiver strain, attachment and abandonment concerns, grief, and problems tied to family of origin. She also helps people with parenting strain, relationship communication, career stress, and recovery from divorce or loss.

Moriah blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered care. She also draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and EMDR when appropriate to address trauma and intense emotional patterns. Her approach is practical and aimed at steady progress instead of quick fixes.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People interested in working with her start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their needs.

Online approaches that match your needs

CBT helps people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or stress. It uses focused exercises and homework to build new habits and reduce symptoms in day-to-day life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult feelings without getting stuck in them and to choose actions that align with their values. This approach works well for life transitions, chronic stress, and situations where avoiding feelings has become limiting.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead and offers reflective listening to help people understand themselves and find their own solutions.

Moriah treats the choice of approach as a team effort. She will discuss the options, try techniques collaboratively, and adjust methods based on progress, goals, and personal preference. Finding the right mix often happens over the first few sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people use visual cues for emotional work. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to use around everyday life.