- Emotional intelligence focus
- Rational emotive methods
- Person centered work
About Alicia
Dr. Alicia Moran is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 29 years of clinical experience based in the District of Columbia. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.
Her approach centers on emotional intelligence. She looks at how past beliefs shape current thinking and emotional awareness. Sessions focus on becoming more aware of patterns so clients can make different choices, not on giving direct advice.
Dr. Moran draws on a mix of practical methods. She blends elements from rational emotive behavioral ideas, reality theory, psychodynamic thinking, and person-centered ways of talking. That mix is used to help people understand triggers, manage strong feelings, and change unhelpful reactions.
She also addresses related areas such as communication problems, control issues, family of origin matters, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and issues connected to first responders. Her work includes support for mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
Sessions aim to offer choices for coping and decision-making. People who come for help with anger often work on recognizing what comes before a flare-up, practicing different responses, and rebuilding more constructive routines for daily life.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Moran often uses emotional intelligence principles to help people notice how past beliefs shape present reactions. That work involves identifying thought patterns and emotional triggers, then practicing different responses to reduce reactivity. It is useful for anger, persistent irritability, and relationship strain.She also incorporates rational emotive behavioral techniques, which focus on recognizing and adjusting unhelpful thinking that fuels strong emotions. Those techniques include testing beliefs and trying alternative behaviors to see what actually helps in real situations.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust as needed. That way the treatment fits the person's needs and preferences rather than following a single formula.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or using audio-only calls when bandwidth or energy is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well across different session setups, helping people put new responses into practice between meetings.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Ohio, South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, District of Columbia, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she help with?
She works with adults who struggle with temper, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, or living with someone else’s strong emotions. Anger is listed among her core concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes emotional intelligence and awareness. Sessions focus on understanding triggers and choosing different responses rather than offering directive advice.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 29 years of clinical experience to her work and has focused on issues such as trauma, addictions, and adolescent disorders in her background.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices from the District of Columbia.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person visits are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.