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Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic

Laurie A Moore

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Let's Connect (831) 425-9539
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You're an educated, capable human who has achieved success and endured challenges. Your personal life includes blessings, but unexpected curve balls also. From the outside, you appear composed and accomplished; but inside, there’s grief for what hurt you, frustration with internal patterns, and a quiet longing for peace and emotional renewal. You’ve worked hard, grown wiser, and learned a great deal – but parts of you still feel stuck in non-desired emotional responses. You want your inner life to finally align with your values, desires, and dreams, without forcing change or minimizing what you have been through.
Using various trauma-informed techniques (options including EMDR, somatic-based approaches, hypnotherapy, and IFS), we’ll examine and shift internal patterns shaped by your past experience. Sessions integrate careful listening, thoughtful insight, and intuitive understanding so change feels grounded, personal, and sustainable, not pressured or performative.
Therapy is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to you. Over time, people enjoy more emotional ease, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Old disappointments lose their grip, and life begins to feel more aligned with what truly matters to you. This work supports peace, fulfillment, and fresh momentum forward. Reach out for your free consultation.
Call or Laurie A Moore now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 425-9539

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Dr. Laurie Moore

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 425-9539

Aptos, CA 95003

Sessions are always by phone or Zoom.
I specialize in Women's Issues and Boundaries, Highly Sensitive and Empathic Challenges and Trauma and PTSD 
$325 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (831) 425-9539
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Dr. Laurie Moore

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 425-9539

Aptos, CA 95003

Sessions are always by phone or Zoom.
I specialize in Women's Issues and Boundaries, Highly Sensitive and Empathic Challenges and Trauma and PTSD 
$325 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $325
  • Couple Sessions $325
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire
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I provide a super bill for partial or full reimbursement when your insurance company and policy is on board.
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 425-9539
"
I provide a super bill for partial or full reimbursement when your insurance company and policy is on board.
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 425-9539

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 36950 Laurie A Moore
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 27 years
  • Attended Lesley College, Graduated 1998
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EMDR Institute EMDR / 1998
  • Certificate from Twin Lakes College Hypnotherapy / 1990
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Having supported people from a vast variety of experiences, cultures, spiritual or religious paths, and lifestyles, I'm told I understand.
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 425-9539
"
Having supported people from a vast variety of experiences, cultures, spiritual or religious paths, and lifestyles, I'm told I understand.
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 425-9539

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues and Boundaries
  • Highly Sensitive and Empathic Challenges
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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My clients are often highly sensative and empathic. I help people who find life situations challenging to love themselves. I help you navigate your life in ways that honor your mind, heart, body and soul. People frequently tell me I understand unusual or unique aspects of their experiences and selves which can be healing and soothing. I am on your side to create a happier existence for you.
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 425-9539
"
My clients are often highly sensative and empathic. I help people who find life situations challenging to love themselves. I help you navigate your life in ways that honor your mind, heart, body and soul. People frequently tell me I understand unusual or unique aspects of their experiences and selves which can be healing and soothing. I am on your side to create a happier existence for you.
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 425-9539

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Humanistic
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Inner Child-Parts Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Present Heart Mediation
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Discovering positive value and purpose in conflict, understanding your options for new approaches, being validated and acknowledged for the unique good in you is good soul-food. Feeling and embracing the reality of pain or grief can lead to lighter yet sturdier vibrancy somatically. Additionally you may choose modalities (EMDR, hypnotherapy, somatic based therapy, art-movement-vocal-roleplay).
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 425-9539
"
Discovering positive value and purpose in conflict, understanding your options for new approaches, being validated and acknowledged for the unique good in you is good soul-food. Feeling and embracing the reality of pain or grief can lead to lighter yet sturdier vibrancy somatically. Additionally you may choose modalities (EMDR, hypnotherapy, somatic based therapy, art-movement-vocal-roleplay).
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 425-9539

Location

Primary Location

Dr. Laurie Moore

Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 425-9539

Additional Location

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 425-9539
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Sessions are always by phone or Zoom.
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 425-9539
"
Sessions are always by phone or Zoom.
Photo of Laurie A Moore, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Laurie A Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR, C-Hypno, Somatic
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 425-9539