Dr. Richard Moyer, CA Psychologist 21503

Dr. Richard Moyer is a licensed clinical psychologist based in San Diego, California, holding the California psychologist license CA Psychologist 21503. His therapeutic stance combines empathy with practical strategies, drawing on psychodynamic, existential, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help people increase self-awareness, develop new coping skills for difficult emotions and situations, alter unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, and pursue greater meaning and contentment in their lives.

He earned his doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant University) in 2004 and completed clinical internships at The Lesbian and Gay Men's Community Center and the San Diego State University Counseling and Psychological Services center. Colleagues have noted his sustained interest in depth psychology and his ability to blend pragmatic techniques with psychodynamic and existential perspectives. He also consults with San Diego State University on projects that bring together web and internet technology and depth psychological ideas.

Peers describe him as having a keen intellect, an empathic manner, and an authentic presence, with a therapeutic philosophy that values truth, meaningfulness, and authentic living. He works with men of all sexual orientations and has particular interests in masculine psychology, fatherhood, and supporting technology professionals and students who struggle with depression, isolation, or other barriers to engagement. His clinical work encompasses men's issues, substance abuse and misuse, early adulthood, counseling for different- and same-sex couples, pre-marital counseling, depression, and anxiety.