Dr. Richard Moyer

Dr. Richard Moyer is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in San Diego, California, holding California license CA Psychologist 21503. With 14 years of experience, he combines an empathic, pragmatic stance with techniques drawn from psychodynamic, existential, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help people navigate difficult feelings and life transitions.

He aims to increase clients' self-awareness, introduce new ways of coping with challenging emotions and situations, address maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, and support the search for meaning and greater life satisfaction. His training includes a Doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant University) earned in 2004. Before completing his doctorate he completed internships at The Lesbian and Gay Men’s Community Center and the San Diego State University Counseling & Psychological Services center.

Colleagues describe Dr. Moyer as a dedicated student of depth psychology who integrates pragmatism, psychodynamic insight, and existential concerns while maintaining a sense of humor. He consults for San Diego State University in work that connects web and internet technology with depth psychology. Others note his keen intellect, empathic manner, and an authentic presence that bridges intellectual and emotional material with persistent curiosity.

Dr. Moyer works with men of all sexual orientations and has special interests in masculine psychology and parenthood. He also has experience assisting technology professionals and students who struggle with depression, isolation, or existential questions, as well as people who can be difficult to reach through more conventional approaches.