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Online therapist

Bette Moore

Steady, practical support for family relationships

Credentials
LPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Bette

Bette Moore is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Alabama who focuses on relationships, family life, intimacy issues, parenting, and coaching. She approaches sessions with respect for each person 's own knowledge about their life. Starting therapy can feel hard, and she aims to make the first steps less overwhelming by offering steady support and practical conversation.

Her style centers on listening first and following the client 's pace. She uses client-centered methods that let people lead the story of what matters most to them.

Background and approach

When helpful, she adds cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and actions and how small changes can ease daily struggles. Over a 25-year career she has worked with many people on common family and relationship stresses. She encourages parents and partners to try straightforward, repeatable steps rather than complicated plans.

Sessions often involve talking through patterns, practicing new ways to respond, and setting simple goals to try between meetings. Bette emphasizes strengths and practical progress. She supports clients as they test changes and notice what works.

The goal is clearer communication, more confidence in parenting or relationships, and daily routines that feel more manageable. Her approach is patient and down-to-earth. She helps people figure out useful next steps and gives space to reflect on progress over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the priorities a person brings to sessions. The therapist creates space for clients to tell their story and helps them identify their own goals and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and teaches concrete tools to change patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best for their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions often blend listening with practical exercises so clients can test what helps between meetings.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, reduce travel time, and keep support consistent across different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same conversational work, goal-setting, and skill practice that happen in person, while allowing clients to choose what feels most practical for them.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Bette focuses on relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, and coaching for practical life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
She primarily uses client-centered methods that follow the client's priorities and also applies cognitive behavioral therapy when helpful to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with people on family and relationship matters.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds an LPC license in Alabama with licence number AL LPC LPC02565.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy process with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

  • Coaching
  • Parenting issues
Experience
25 years
Licensed
Alabama
Languages
English

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