About

My practice philosophy is that we all have inherent worth and value, and possess the ability to heal. Therapy allows us to identify the negative beliefs that were created from traumatic experiences, and transform them so that our inner and outer experiences change in the ways that we desire. It all starts within. Most mental health symptoms can be traced back to trauma; it’s not what's wrong with you, but what has happened to you. The effects of trauma can last for months, years, or a lifetime. When there is trauma, negative beliefs are created, inhibiting our ability to function fully, which affects the way we view ourselves, others, and the world we live in. We may feel that if we could just ""push through"" or bury our symptoms and memories, that is enough, until it isn't. Reaching out for help with life’s challenges is one of the most important things one can do for their long-term health and well-being. I walk with you, never judging, and always supporting you with your goals.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Hospice
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Narrative
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Master's in Social Work

Years in Practice

8 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 149022555 Verify IL
LCSW 2020036493 Verify MO
Social Worker 2017031534 Verify MO

Practice Locations

Paula J Moore, Lcsw

200 W. 3rd St, Suite 410

Alton, IL 62002-6182

Phone Number: (314) 252-8446

Fax Number: (888) 585-3941

Therapists Near Alton, IL

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Amelia Fowler

Master of Arts (MA)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Alton, IL 62002
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April Reeder

Clinical Social Worker

Alton, IL 62002
Johnathan Mehrtens

Johnathan Mehrtens

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Alton, IL 62002
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Megan Pieterick

Counselor

Alton, IL 62002
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Jennifer Tapen

Mental Health Counselor

Alton, IL 62002