Rachel Moore, LMFT

01/12/2026

Every year I facilitate a 12-week online group based on the book "The Artist's Way." I feel like this year it might be needed more than ever. We begin Sunday, Jan. 18. Link in the comments

08/11/2025

When things are hectic, creativity can be hard or seem pointless. I'm excited to be teaming up with San Diego Writers, Ink this Saturday for How to Write When the World Is on Fire. The class will meet 10am-12pm via Zoom for community and creative inspiration. Hope to see you there!
https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-08-16-how-to-write-when-the-world-is-on-fire-with-rachel-moore/

06/24/2025

I think AI is great for clients to get certain types of support between sessions. As the story says, though:
"Chatbots like ChatGPT should not replace therapists because of their dangerous tendencies to express stigma, encourage delusions and respond inappropriately in critical moments."
(Link in coments)

11/04/2024

Here is a recording I made of the Light Stream exercise from Francine Shapiro, the founder of EMDR. Hoping it helps you connect with whatever you need most at this time.

The Light Stream exercise was created by Francine Shapiro, the founder of EMDR, in 2001. I recorded a version of this exercise recently and am happy to share it here — I hope it helps bring you a...

04/05/2024

I’ve somehow managed to go 7 years as a therapist in San Diego without having an image of the ocean gracing the walls of my office…until now! 😄

01/15/2024

One spot left for the Artist's Way Workshop. We begin this Friday, Jan. 19. Would love to see you there! Link in comments

12/11/2023

The next 12-week, online Artist's Way Workshop begins in January. Early-bird pricing ends in a week, and payment plans are available at any time (just drop me a note). Meanwhile, I wrote a blog post about my very first experience with the book and how it has changed my life.

I walked into the small, dimly lit office. A few other people had already arrived, and I noticed I was the youngest by far. I was 22 and this was my first experience at an Artist's Way group. As the...

12/05/2023

It's that time again — The Artist's Way Workshop 2024 begins Friday, Jan. 19! Early-bird registration is now available. More info & registration in comments

10/20/2023

Here’s a cool-looking, free guide on how to find the right therapist.

The complete guide to finding a good therapist! This guide will walk you through finding a therapist, what questions to ask during the first session, how to find out a therapist’s views on religion, LGBTQ+ acceptance, and medication, how to break up with a therapist, and ways to discuss what appro...

10/08/2023

Office upgrade! I added a comfy new couch and kept the lil’ teal one (mostly for decoration). 😊

09/10/2023

I often call Julia Cameron, the luminary behind The Artist's Way, my fairy godmother. Her philosophy has helped me understand that the ability to be artistic comes more naturally than one would think.

09/03/2023

Join a mental health illustrator for an imaginary trip through MoMA’s galleries and reflections on how art can elicit emotion.