Avis Moorehead

Practical, compassionate therapy with evidence-based tools

LCSW Pennsylvania

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Avis

Avis Moorehead is a Pennsylvania-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. She blends evidence-based strategies with compassionate support to help clients build practical coping skills and clearer perspectives.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with obsessive-compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, addiction concerns, sleep difficulties, and issues around self-esteem and career changes. Her practice integrates several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and client-centered methods.

Avis draws on these tools to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, whether the focus is trauma processing, reducing worry and avoidance, or developing emotional regulation skills. She also pays attention to multicultural concerns, compassion fatigue, and the specific challenges faced by first responders.

Sessions are offered in multiple online formats to suit differing schedules and preferences. Prospective clients in Pennsylvania who seek a collaborative, practical, and empathetic therapist may find her combination of clinical experience and person-focused care a constructive match.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing

CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and worry-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and learn skills to accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Avis works with clients to explore which strategies align with their goals, combining methods when appropriate and adjusting the plan as progress and preferences emerge. The emphasis is on practical tools and shared decision-making so clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and needs. These formats allow people in Pennsylvania to access consistent, ongoing care without travel, and they make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while fitting work and life commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Avis works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem difficulties, ADHD, addictions, sleep problems, anger, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?

Her practice draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and client-centered techniques to create a tailored, collaborative approach.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 11 years of professional experience working with individuals on a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential PA LCSW CW015620 and practices in Pennsylvania.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What steps should I take to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English