Melvin M. Moore, PhD
Adult Psychotherapist
Dr. Moore is a California licensed psychologist whose clinical experience began in 1990. He specializes in the treatment of trauma-related disorders, victims of intimate partner violence, addiction treatment and recovery, couples therapy; parent-child conflict, and substance and alcohol abuse.
From a theoretical perspective, Dr. Moore works from an integrative theoretical orientation grounded in psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, and in the cognitive and behavioral therapies; but above all, his work is pragmatic, and down-to-earth.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology from Harvard University
- Master’s Degree (MA) in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan StateUniversity
- Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Social Work from Michigan State University
License Number: PSY11086
Scholarly Activity:
- Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University
- Graduate Level Psychology Courses, Techniques in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Professional Memberships:
- American Psychological Association
- Los Angeles County Psychological Association
Experience:
- Practicing as a California Licensed Psychologist since 1989
- Trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Primary Therapist, Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital – Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail
- Therapist, LA County Sheriff Department – Pitchess Detention Center, Castaic, CA
- Primary Therapist, La Casita for Women & Children – Downey, CA substance abuse program
- Parenting Workshop Facilitator, Shields for Families, Los Angeles
- Clinical Supervisor for Marriage and Family Therapist Interns
- Clinical Supervisor for Pre and Post-Doctoral Interns