Dr. Ann Moore, IN Psychologist 20041122A

Dr. Ann R. Moore is a licensed psychologist in Indiana who focuses on supporting late-stage adolescents and young adults facing anxiety, depression, and other social or emotional challenges that often accompany major life transitions. She also works as a parent coach, helping families enhance communication and overall functioning through practical guidance and skill-building.

Trained as a cognitive behaviorist, Dr. Moore offers a warm, supportive environment where clients can learn new behavioral patterns and improve day-to-day experiences and relationships. She integrates techniques from positive psychology to help people identify and harness their strengths and natural resiliency, with the goal of increasing life satisfaction and well-being. Her approach is compassionate and goal-oriented, inviting exploration of life patterns while teaching skills to create more fulfilling lives.

Dr. Moore earned her doctorate in School Psychology from Indiana University in 1993 and has since served as an outpatient therapist, behavioral consultant, and parent advisor. She is the mother of four young adult children and credits her parenting experience with deepening her empathy and practical understanding of the adolescents, young adults, and parents she supports. She holds the Indiana psychologist license IN Psychologist 20041122A and is committed to making psychological care accessible to those seeking help.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Ann Moore

Dr. Moore draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT is a skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. She also uses client-centered principles to create an empathetic, collaborative atmosphere in which clients feel heard and respected.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Moore works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques from these approaches to fit what will be most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives - sessions by video call or phone let clients meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for ongoing support between sessions. These formats increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain consistent care while accommodating different schedules and communication preferences.