Avis Moorehead

Avis Moorehead is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 11 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life transitions. Her practice addresses a broad set of concerns including ADHD, addictions, sleeping difficulties, anger, self esteem struggles, and career questions. She also works with issues such as hoarding, obsessive-compulsive patterns, social anxiety, seasonal mood shifts, and traumatic brain injury.

Her work combines a client-centered orientation with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based practices. She pays attention to multicultural concerns and offers particular focus on first responder issues, compassion fatigue, guilt and shame, and identity exploration, including LGBTQ+ communities. She aims to help individuals build practical skills, clearer goals, and sustainable coping strategies while honoring each person’s experience. She collaborates with people to identify priorities and tailor interventions to their circumstances.