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Moriah melendez

LMHCA

Accepting new clients
Children (10+), Adolescents (13-18)

Adult individuals, LGBTQ+, Parents

Philosophy of Care

Hi Y’all! I’m Moriah, an associate licensed therapist, and I'm excited to begin this journey with you. Becoming a therapist has been my dream for a long time, and now I’m here to help you navigate your path toward a more authentic, whole version of yourself.

In our work together, my goal is to guide you in embracing all parts of yourself—especially those parts you may have hidden or pushed away. Using self-compassion, I’ll help you heal the areas you may feel are unlovable or unacceptable. Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we’ll work together to identify the changes you want to make and develop a clear, collaborative plan to help you achieve your goals.

I have been told by clients and people alike that I have a warm, inviting presence. Clients have commented that they feel completely unjudged when they work with me and quickly feel comfortable sharing. If you’ve never been to therapy before, I may be a good fit for you.

I understand firsthand what it's like to navigate the challenges of life. I have lived experiences of ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and depression. As a recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser, I know the weight of trying to meet others' expectations while losing sight of your own needs. That said, I understand that your experiences are uniquely yours. Your story matters, and my role is to hold space for you, focusing on what you need, not just what I’ve been through. I’m here to listen, to empathize, and to walk beside you as we work toward healing and growth. I would be honored to support you on this journey.

Education and Licensure

Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mid-America Christian University, November 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Oklahoma, December 2015
Associate of Arts in Psychology, Oklahoma City Community College, December 2012

Specialties

ADHD
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce

Eating Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Shame and guilt

Mental Disorders

Mood Disorders

Thinking Disorders

Treatments

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Narrative

Clientele

Children (10+)
Adolescents (13-18)
Adult individuals
LGBTQ+
Parents

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.

Panic Disorder(PD)

PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.

Specific Phobias

Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.

Treatment For Anxiety

Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.