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Constance Moody

Constance Moody, LPC

Pennsylvania

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Addictions and Mood

  • CBT based skills
  • DBT skills work
  • Mindfulness practice

About Constance

Constance Moody is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with about 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, eating concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Life purpose is listed among the areas she focuses on, alongside mood and bipolar concerns.

She has extensive work in addiction-related issues, including drug and alcohol problems and problematic eating or work patterns. Mood disorders and personality disorders are also part of her experience. Her approach is practical and focused on skills people can use outside sessions.

Constance favors cognitive behavioral therapy, explaining how thoughts shape feelings and actions. She teaches ways to notice and change unhelpful thinking so everyday choices feel less automatic. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and group-style skills work when appropriate.

She incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people notice the present moment and reduce reactivity. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is part of her toolkit for processing difficult memories when that fits a person's goals. The overall aim is to give people tools they can practice on their own.

Her style is straightforward and skill-oriented. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying small changes, and building practical coping strategies. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How Constance blends CBT, DBT and EMDR online

Constance uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people spot the thoughts that shape feelings and actions, then practice different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and problems with mood swings.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal behavior. DBT techniques are often practical, short exercises people can use when emotions feel intense. When processing traumatic memories fits a person's goals, she may use elements of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to work through vivid, distressing memories.

Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will talk with the person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as needed so the work fits the person's situation and what they find helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering sessions that suit work and family schedules. Licensed professionals can use a mix of skill practice, short behavioral experiments, and reflective work to support practical change without promising specific results.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Eating disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, eating issues, self-esteem, and bipolar-related concerns, among other mood and personality issues.

How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

Her work is skill-focused, using cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small changes that can shift daily behavior.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has about 20 years of experience, with a strong background in addiction work and substantial experience with mood and personality disorders.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.

Can people who speak other languages work with her?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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