Marissa Moore

Marissa Moore is a mental health professional who owns Mending Hearts Counseling in Southwest Missouri. She specializes in providing affirming counseling services to the LGBTQIA+ community. Marissa has 11 years of experience working in the mental health field, and her work experience includes substance use treatment centers, group homes, an emergency room, and now private practice work. Marissa holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University in West Palm Beach, Florida. Marissa holds an LPC license in Missouri and an LCPC license in Kansas. Marissa has been a freelance writer for two years and is passionate about social justice and educating others on improving their mental health and relationships. When she’s not writing or providing therapy, Marissa enjoys spending time with her partner and loved ones, snuggling her animals, watching football, and reading.

Articles written by Marissa Moore:

What Are DAP Notes & How To Write Them?

ADHD and Progress Notes: Strategies and Tools for Therapists

What is a Therapy Intake Note & How Should I Write one?

Effective Note-Taking Strategies for Therapists with Dyslexia

Anxiety & Progress Notes for Therapists: Overcoming Challenges & Effective Strategies

A List of Best Resources to Find Free or Low-Cost Ceus for Counselors

Improving Note-Taking for Neurodivergent Mental Health Professionals

Note-taking Solutions for Therapists With Vision Impairments or Carpal Tunnel

An Overview of Mental Health Notes

PIE Notes Mental Health (With Examples)

Contact (service) Note: Documenting Between-Session Communication

PHI in Psychotherapy Notes, What Information to Include & What to Not Include

Goal Setting in Counseling and Therapy

What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan and How to Write One?

Continuing Education for Mental Health Professional: How to Keep Growing in Your Practice

Self-Care Tips for Psychotherapists, Therapists & Counselors: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

Hiring Therapists: How to Build and Retain a Strong Team

Starting a Private Practice in Counseling Checklist: Essential Tools for New Therapist

Process Notes (Psychotherapy notes / Private notes) vs Progress Notes - Key Difference

Documenting Mental Health Interventions

15 BEST Mental health Progress Note Templates & Examples

How to Write GIRP Notes (with Examples)

How to Write PIRP Note? (With Example)

How to Write BIRP Note? Complete Guide for Mental Health Therapists

CPT Code 90834 (Description, Time Range, When & How to Use It)

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD

Private Practice Counseling Policies and Procedures

Can Psychotherapy Notes be Subpoenaed?

CPT Code 90853 (A Group Therapy Billing & Coding Guid)

Therapeutic Alliance: A Complete Guide

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