New Therapist Profile: We are pleased to announce that in February or possibly March, 2007, Dr. Elizabeth Moore, PhD will be joining our staff as a full-time therapist.  Liz has impeccable training and received academic awards throughout her education including graduating summa cum laude (highest honors) during her undergraduate training.

Types of clients: Adults and adolescents

Treatment specialties: Liz specializes in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety disorders. This includes shyness/social anxiety, obsessions (fear of germs, making mistakes, sinning, etc.), compulsions (checking, counting, etc.), panic/anxiety attacks, specific phobias (heights, insects, animals, water, small places, etc.), fear of leaving home/public places, public speaking fears, test-taking anxiety, perfectionism, health anxiety/hypochondriasis, post-traumatic stress, and general worry/stress. Liz also has expertise in behavioral medicine which involves working with mental health difficulties related to medical conditions such as stroke, heart disease, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, visual impairment, and traumatic brain injury. This includes developing coping skills and compensatory strategies. She also has had extensive training in the treatment of other mental health issues including depression, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, stress management, and anger management. 

Training/Experience: Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.A. in Psychology from the State University of New York at Potsdam; B.M. in Music Education from the Crane School of Music; Predoctoral Internship at West Virginia University School of Medicine; Postdoctoral Clinical-Research Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Anxiety Disorders Clinic. Liz has published eight research articles on the treatment and nature of anxiety disorders and has spoken on these topics at national and local conferences.

Techniques: Liz uses cognitive-behavior therapy – this includes psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, graduated systematic exposure, exposure and response prevention, and functional behavioral analysis. Such techniques involve learning about the presenting problem, understanding the factors that are maintaining and fueling the problem, adjusting maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and gradually facing one’s fears in a controlled and supportive context.  Liz also uses approaches including dialectical-behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and rational-emotive therapy.