- CBT techniques
- Existential questions
- Motivational interviewing
About Richard
Dr. Richard Moyer is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 21503) with 14 years of clinical experience. He practices in California and offers psychotherapy in English. His work covers areas such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sexuality, and issues around guilt and shame.
Dr. Moyer uses practical and reflective methods in sessions. He draws from cognitive-behavioral approaches, existential ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. In conversation he helps people notice patterns in their thinking, try small changes, and reflect on what matters to them.
He completed his doctorate at the California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant University) in 2004 and has experience working in community and university counseling settings. Previous roles included internships at a lesbian and gay men's community center and at San Diego State University's Counseling & Psychological Services center.
Sessions tend to combine straightforward skill work with deeper questions about meaning and identity. That can look like learning tools to manage mood or anxiety, setting brief goals, or talking through difficult feelings tied to relationships, fatherhood, or sexuality. He also notes experience with people who use kink or BDSM and those dealing with substance issues.
People who are carrying guilt or shame often bring worries about past choices, identity, or relationships. In those cases he focuses on increasing awareness, changing unhelpful thought patterns, and testing new behaviors that fit the client's life and goals.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral changes. Online sessions using CBT often involve tracking mood, practicing experiments between meetings, and reviewing what worked and what didn’t. Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, values, and identity and helps people talk about life purpose, choices, and responsibility in straightforward ways.Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. He will work with each person to pick methods that fit their immediate needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean focusing on symptom-reduction skills at first, then shifting toward deeper values work as trust and clarity grow.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before you book. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit meetings into work breaks, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when days are busy. Online work can also make it easier to share written tools, worksheets, and homework between meetings so progress continues between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which issues does he work with that relate to guilt and shame?
He lists guilt and shame among many areas he addresses, alongside depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and sexuality.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends cognitive-behavioral methods, existential reflection, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to mix skill building with meaning-focused conversation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of clinical experience and earned a doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology in 2004.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California Psychologist with credential CA Psychologist 21503 and is based in California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients and conducts work in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking by following the platform steps.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a program with him on the site?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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