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Shawn Moore

Therapist · California

Shawn Moore, LMFT

Person-centered care for stress and change

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  • Focus on strengths
  • Practical steps
  • Caregiver support

About Shawn

Shawn Moore is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the everyday challenges that follow life changes. Shawn emphasizes a respectful, person-centered stance and encourages clients to use their own strengths as the basis for change.

He helps people who feel stuck by listening closely and building a practical path forward. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, improving motivation, and small steps that reduce overwhelm. Shawn pays attention to the role of culture and identity when those factors matter to the person in front of him.

Shawn draws from several approaches to shape each session. He uses client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in the client's experience. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try concrete behavior changes. He also brings in solution-focused ideas to set manageable goals and track progress.

In therapy with Shawn, people can expect straightforward language and short-term goals when helpful. He aims to make sessions a space to try new ways of coping with work stress, caregiving strain, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. His style is collaborative and respectful, focused on practical steps rather than long lectures.

Shawn works in English and sees clients in California. If you are supporting someone else or are a caregiver feeling burned out, he includes caregiver stress and compassion fatigue among his focus areas. To begin, follow the site's matching and scheduling process to connect with him.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapy approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and values listening, empathy, and the client's own goals; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple experiments and behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy targets small, concrete goals and helps people test quick steps that fit into daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shawn will help you and him decide which combination of methods fits your needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time so work or caregiving responsibilities are less disrupted. It also lets people try strategies from home and then apply them during the week, which many find helpful for making steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shawn commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus caregiver issues and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Shawn uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening, collaborative goal-setting, and practical strategies grounded in everyday life.

What is his background and experience?

He holds a California LMFT credential and has seven years of professional experience working with adults facing mood and stress-related concerns.

Where is Shawn located and licensed?

He is licensed in California as an LMFT and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What steps are needed to begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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