Moriah MacCleod, LPCC

Moriah MacCleod is an LPCC licensed in New Mexico with 31 years of professional experience. She approaches therapy believing each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. She invites clients to take the cautious step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support along the way.

In sessions she listens first and follows the client’s lead. She combines practical tools and grounded conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She also helps with life transitions like career changes, grief, and coping with midlife shifts.

Moriah uses several therapy approaches that are tailored to the person in front of her. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills for managing thoughts and emotions. She also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused techniques to deepen understanding in relationships and attachment concerns.

Her practice addresses a wide range of challenges including ADHD, addictions, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. She can also help with family-of-origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or shame. The work often combines practical coaching with deeper processing depending on the need.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances skill-building with reflective conversation. Moriah aims to help people find clearer direction, more effective coping, and greater emotional balance as they move through life changes.

How Moriah’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship and supports people in finding their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client will talk together about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. That collaborative decision can shift over time as needs change and progress is observed.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, such as taking a shorter check-in during a lunch break or joining from a quieter spot without commuting. They also allow continuing care when life events make in-person visits difficult. Discuss practical needs and scheduling when you sign up so sessions match your routine and goals.