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David Moore

David Moore, LCSW

Therapist in Kentucky · 40+ years of experience

Calm guidance for stress and anxiety

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  • Experienced LCSW
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative approach

About David

David Moore is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience. He focuses on stress and anxiety and helps people facing grief, trauma, depression, and major life changes. He meets people where they are and respects each person's knowledge about their own story.

He uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce overwhelming feelings and on building strengths that matter in daily life. He pays attention to patterns like attachment difficulties, codependency, and problems with communication that often keep stress cycling.

David has worked across a wide range of situations over four decades. That background informs a steady, patient approach when someone is processing loss, facing separation, or struggling with panic and post-traumatic stress. He also supports people coping with caregiver strain, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.

His style is collaborative: he treats people as partners in deciding what to try. Short-term goals and simple skills are balanced with deeper conversations when needed. That mix helps people manage immediate distress while working toward longer-term change.

David practices in Kentucky and provides services in English. He accepts international clients. To begin, users follow the site Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a time.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

Approaches that address stress and life transitions

David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotion regulation. One approach centers on skill-building to manage anxiety and panic attacks, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping tools that help reduce intense symptoms in the moment. Another approach emphasizes processing trauma and grief through paced conversation, helping people make sense of painful events and gradually reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and preferences, try approaches that fit current needs, and adjust methods if something isn’t helping. This shared process helps people find what feels most useful over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or offering an option when being on camera is difficult. Licensed professionals can help adapt techniques so they work well in the chosen session format and in the client’s everyday routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does David focus on?

He focuses on stress and anxiety along with trauma, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional concerns he works with include panic, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of isolation.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He emphasizes practical steps to reduce distress while also exploring deeper patterns when helpful.

What experience does he bring?

David brings 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That history shapes a patient, steady approach in sessions.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an LCSW license and practices in Kentucky. The profile lists Kentucky as his location.

Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?

Yes, he accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

The biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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