Dr. Deirdre Moriarty, CA Psychologist 11508

About Deirdre

Dr. Deirdre Moriarty uses practical, evidence-based therapies to help people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on straightforward techniques that can be used day to day.

Dr. Moriarty is a California licensed psychologist - CA Psychologist 11508 - with four decades of experience in clinical work. She writes and talks in clear language so parents can quickly grasp helpful steps.

Over her career she spent many years working in military settings, including hospitals and bases.

Background and approach

That background gave her repeated exposure to anxiety, trauma, and related challenges. She draws on that experience when addressing panic, sleep problems, grief, and mood concerns such as depression or bipolar issues. In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits.

She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Mindfulness Therapy for staying present. These methods are taught as concrete skills to practice between meetings. Dr.

Moriarty also works with issues like addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stresses, and social anxiety. She frames work as step-by-step problem solving rather than vague talk. The goal is to reduce distress and build coping skills that fit daily family life.

Therapy is offered in English and is provided from California. Practical matters such as session format and scheduling are handled up front so families can focus on making steady progress.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting concerns

Dr. Moriarty commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more helpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences to decide which methods fit best. Together they try a plan, review what helps, and adjust techniques to fit the client’s daily life and family responsibilities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep treatment consistent during life changes. The variety of formats also allows practicing skills in real time and receiving feedback between meetings, which supports steady progress.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She addresses anxiety, stress, panic, depression, grief, sleep problems, eating and addiction concerns, and other issues such as relationship and parenting stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses straightforward, skills-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical tools to use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 40 years of professional experience, including many years working in military hospitals and on military bases.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 11508 and provides services from California.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients receive services?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions may be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Eating disorders

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 40 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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