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Dr. Richard Moyer, CA Psychologist 21503
California
Dr. Richard Moyer - California psychologist, mood and relationship issues
See online therapy options- CBT and existential ideas
- Work on addiction issues
- Sexuality and intimacy topics
About Richard
Dr. Richard Moyer is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 21503) with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and career and life-change challenges. He also focuses on LGBT concerns, addictions, and sexuality-related matters.
Dr. Moyer trained at the California School of Professional Psychology where he earned his doctorate. He has experience in community and university settings, including internships at The Lesbian and Gay Men's Community Center and San Diego State University's counseling center. He consults with academic programs and brings long experience with technology-oriented professionals.
His style combines practical problem-solving with deeper questioning about meaning and values. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on existential ideas to look at life direction, and motivational interviewing to support change when substance use or habits are involved.
In sessions he helps people learn new coping skills, address maladaptive behaviors, and improve communication. He works with individuals on intimacy and sexuality topics, including BDSM and kink-related concerns, and on issues tied to fatherhood and men's roles.
People can expect clear, direct conversations that identify patterns and test different responses. The therapist balances practical exercises with discussion about life meaning so clients can try concrete changes between sessions.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Moyer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes; this often means setting small experiments to try between sessions. He also uses Existential Therapy to discuss values, life direction, and meaning when people face big changes or questions. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs focused help to resolve ambivalence about change, for example with substance use or habit change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss different methods and help decide what fits the client's goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a workday, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are set by the therapist's practice. Online sessions can support structured CBT exercises, focused motivational conversations, and reflective talks about meaning while helping people maintain therapy within everyday routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and career or life transitions.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses in daily life.
What other therapeutic styles does he use?
He combines existential therapy to address meaning and life direction, and motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
What is his background and experience?
He earned a doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology and has 14 years of clinical experience, including community and university internships.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California psychologist, credential listed as CA Psychologist 21503, and practices in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.