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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

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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