Dr. Richard Moyer

Dr. Richard Moyer is a California clinical psychologist with 14 years of practice experience. He works with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about life purpose. He also helps people facing grief, stress, low self-esteem, career doubts, and sexuality-related concerns.

Dr. Moyer trained at the California School of Professional Psychology and earned a doctorate. He previously interned at the Lesbian and Gay Men's Community Center and at San Diego State University's counseling center. His background includes consulting that links psychology and technology.

In sessions he mixes practical techniques with deeper reflection. He uses tools from cognitive-behavioral approaches alongside existential ideas and motivational interviewing. That means he will address patterns of thinking and behavior, while also talking about values and meaning when that feels relevant.

People often come to him for help reducing worry, improving communication, managing substance use, or finding direction after a life change. He works directly on skills like coping strategies, problem-solving, and clearer decision-making, while also naming confusing or painful emotions.

Dr. Moyer commonly supports men navigating masculinity and parenthood, and he has experience with young adults, LGBT concerns, and alternative sexual cultures. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps as well as larger questions about what matters next.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Dr. Moyer uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice new coping skills. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and repetitive patterns that block decision-making.

He also draws on existential therapy to talk about values, meaning, and life purpose. That approach helps people facing major changes, career doubts, or questions about what matters next.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to determine whether more skills-focused or more depth-oriented work fits best. That choice can shift as goals and circumstances change.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions while focusing on both practical strategies and larger questions about purpose.