Matthew Mooers(He/Him/His)
Psychologist, PhD
Rhode Island
Anxiety -College & graduate student mental health- Depression-Identity development- Relationship issues-Emotion regulation-
Matthew Mooers
(He/Him/His)
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Professional statement
Dr. Matthew Mooers is a Licensed Psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates. He is licensed in the state of Rhode Island and has the authority to practice in all PSYPACT participating states. Dr. Mooers offers online and in-person individual therapy to older adolescents, college students, and adults of all ages. His areas of specialization include: anxiety disorders, trauma-related concerns, relationship difficulties, working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, couples therapy, and identity/personal values exploration.
Dr. Mooers earned his doctorate in clinical psychology at Roosevelt University, and has experience working in university counseling centers (i.e. Northeastern Illinois University, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and Wichita State University). He also trained at United Stand and Guada Psychological Services in the Greater Chicago Area, as well as the School Based Health Clinic in Haysville, Kansas. Dr. Mooers completed his postdoctoral fellowship at PVD Psychologist prior to taking on his staff psychologist role.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 3 years
PVD Psychological Associates, Psychologist, 2024 - Present
PVD Psychological Associates, Postdoctoral Fellow, 2023 - 2024
Roosevelt University, PsyD, 2023
Licensure
Rhode Island: PS02274Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brown University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Capital Blue Cross
- Johnson & Wales University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Rhode Island College Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Rhode Island School of Design Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Roger Williams University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (60min)
Additional session information
Therapist's note
As insurance typically does not cover couples therapy, all couples therapy sessions are out of network and private pay.
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