Dr. Isibel Moreno, LMFT

Dr. Isibel Moreno brings a biographical and professional journey that spans countries and clinical specialties. Born in Santo Domingo and relocating to the United States with her family in 1995, she draws on a multicultural perspective that informs her therapeutic work. She trained at Nova Southeastern University, earning two bachelor's degrees in 2006 - one in psychology and one in business administration - followed by a master’s in mental health counseling in 2008 and a PhD in marriage and family therapy in 2019. As an author and presenter, she has traveled internationally to share her research and ideas about heartbreak and how therapists can support people navigating relational pain.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - Dr. Moreno focuses on relationships, family systems, and individual concerns that affect connection and well-being. Her clinical specialties include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, and support for LGBT clients. She also works with blended family dynamics, communication and commitment issues, divorce and separation, first responder challenges, and questions of life purpose and midlife transition. She views life as a puzzle and collaborates with clients to identify the pieces that fit next, offering a calm, methodical presence to help untangle complex emotions and patterns.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Moreno integrates evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, person-centered stance. Her training as a hypnotherapist and her roles as an approved supervisor and clinical fellow with professional associations reflect a commitment to continued learning and to training other professionals in the field.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Moreno draws from client-centered therapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness therapy to tailor online care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration - it focuses on the client's goals and strengths and often helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to explore habits, emotional responses, and patterns that can maintain distress; it may be used to support work on trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, or ingrained behavioral patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood by helping clients notice thoughts and sensations without getting overwhelmed.

Determining the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Moreno works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their values, goals, and comfort level, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged in treatment choices and fosters a clear plan for change.

Online therapy with Dr. Moreno is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, accommodate busy lives, and connect with a licensed professional from locations inside and outside the therapist's home state.