Moran Mental Health Counseling, PLLC

I’m an adolescent therapist and the owner of Moran Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, where I provide individualized, evidence-based care to support teens in their recovery journeys. In addition to my private practice work, I also serve in the Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs at Esperanza Eating Disorders Center. These experiences allow me to bring a depth of clinical knowledge and real-world understanding into my work with clients and families in private practice. I earned my B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology, from The University of the Incarnate Word. I went on to earn my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where I gained diverse clinical experience through internships in inpatient, PHP, IOP, and outpatient settings. During my training, I worked with children and adolescents at Clarity Child Guidance Center in both inpatient and outpatient programs. I also provided individual therapy to young adults at UIW Behavioral Health Services, supporting clients through a wide range of mental health concerns. My final internship at Esperanza Eating Disorders Center confirmed what I already knew deep down—I’m deeply passionate about working with adolescents struggling with eating disorders. That passion led me to join Esperanza full-time after graduation, and I’ve been walking alongside adolescents and their families ever since, helping them navigate the challenges of recovery. I have experience treating co-occurring concerns such as depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and self-harm. In my work, I often draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I believe in meeting adolescents where they are, fostering self-compassion, and helping them develop the skills necessary for lasting change. My approach is warm and collaborative, with the goal of creating a safe, supportive space where my clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal their relationship with food and their bodies.