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Anthony Moody
Anthony Moody
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Anthony Moody

The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center

Lexington, KY USA

"We are all put here on this earth for a specific reason, and you don’t find it, you discover it because it’s already inside you."

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Day In The Life

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

I help young men process emotions, shift their mindset, and build resilience through counseling.

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Day In The Life Of A Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

My Day to Day

As a licensed therapist, I provide psychotherapy for clients in-person and via Telehealth. Every day, I create a safe space where young Black men can open up, process emotions, and break free from what’s holding them back. Using cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, I help my clients uncover the root causes of their struggles and build a mindset for growth. No two sessions are the same—my job is to listen, challenge, and guide people toward healing and self-discovery​.

Skills & Education

Advice for getting started

I recommend pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology. If possible, try to network with more licensed professionals to better know what to expect instead of just relying on an academic institution. Counseling is a very complex field and there are many different paths to take, so do your research and choose what's best for you.

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Accounting

    Kentucky State University

  • Graduate Degree

    Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    University of Kentucky

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate:

Bachelor's Degree: Psychology

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    I started my college journey at Kentucky State University as an accounting major on a full-ride scholarship, but my true calling was still unknown​.

  • 2.

    After graduating, I quickly climbed the ranks in accounting but the stress and lack of purpose led to panic attacks and self-doubt​.

  • 3.

    Supporting my wife through postpartum depression sparked my interest in mental health and led me to seek therapy myself​.

  • 4.

    In 2019, I walked away from my accounting career, unsure of my next steps but determined to find work that truly fulfilled me​.

  • 5.

    I became a certified life coach, started a mindset coaching business, and later discovered my passion for clinical mental health counseling​.

  • 6.

    Guidance from my mentor changed my path—he encouraged me to pursue a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Kentucky​.

  • 7.

    Since becoming a therapist, I’ve focused on helping young Black men navigate life’s challenges, using my own experiences to help guide them​.

  • 8.

    My journey continues as I work toward my independent counseling license, with the hopes of earning a doctorate and expanding my impact​.

Defining Moments

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I started my mental health journey in 2016. I was supporting my wife through postpartum depression. I was working two jobs, wasn't aligned with my passion, and was having panic attacks at work. I decided it was time to get help and talk to someone.

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