Founder · Guy Counseling · Chicago
Dr. John D. Moore
Founder of Guy Counseling, with a background in psychology, counseling, coaching, teaching, media, organizational leadership, and men’s wellness.
Professional Background
✦ Ph.D. in Psychology
✦ MBA, Healthcare Management
✦ Master’s in Clinical Mental Health
✦ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
✦ Board-Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor
✦ National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
✦ Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, EMDR-Trained
About Dr. Moore
Dr. John D. Moore is the founder of Guy Counseling, a men’s wellness and personal growth resource focused on psychology, relationships, mental health, coaching, self-improvement, and better living.
His work draws from counseling, coaching, teaching, organizational leadership, media, and applied psychology. Across these areas, his focus has remained consistent: helping people understand themselves more clearly, make healthier choices, and move through life with greater confidence and intention.
Training and Experience
Dr. Moore holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the School of Behavioral Science at Northcentral University, a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health from the University of the Cumberlands, and an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management from the Indiana Institute of Technology.
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor, National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Approved Clinical Supervisor through the Center for Credentialing & Education. He is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with training in EMDR.
His professional training includes cognitive therapy approaches through the Beck Institute. He is a full member of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies and an associate member of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
Additional training includes meditation instruction, anxiety and fear-related education, HeartMath, Emotional Freedom Technique, and other wellness-oriented approaches that inform his broader work in counseling, coaching, stress management, and personal development.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Moore worked in case management and counseling roles at Chicago House & Social Services and Alexian Brothers Health Systems, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of social workers, counselors, and psychologists to provide wellness services to individuals and groups.
Corporate and Organizational Experience
Before transitioning into the healthcare field, Dr. Moore worked in management, marketing, and sales roles for well-known organizations including American Airlines, the American Bar Association, and SPSS, a subsidiary of IBM.
He has provided consulting services throughout the corporate and non-profit sectors, including work with employees of JPMorgan Chase, Starbucks, Boeing, and Goldman Sachs. His background also includes assisting members of the U.S. Armed Forces, first responders, and their families.
Teaching and Workshops
Apart from his counseling and corporate experience, Dr. Moore is a faculty member at American Military University, where he teaches courses connected to health sciences, communication, stress management, organizational leadership, and human behavior.
He has presented at national conferences with the Association of the U.S. Army and the Association of the U.S. Air Force on topics related to long-term deployments and stress. He has also led workshops on PTSD at institutions including the Park University Warrior Center. He is a two-time recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award at American Military University.
Articles, Books, and Published Work
Dr. Moore has written on mental health, relationships, wellness, men’s issues, personal growth, and emotional health for a range of national and syndicated outlets.
He is the sole author of Confusing Love with Obsession: When Being in Love Means Being in Control and created the Obsessive Love Wheel, a model illustrating obsessive relational progression in romantic relationships.
He has also written for Psych Central, including the Reaching Life Goals blog.
Featured and Quoted
Media Recognition
Dr. Moore has been quoted on topics related to mental and physical health in nationally syndicated print and electronic media, including the LA Times, MarketWatch, Billboard, WebMD, Men’s Health, Cosmo, and National Public Radio.
Professional Memberships
Counseling and Coaching Through Guy Counseling
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Support for men navigating stress, relationships, identity, confidence, and emotional health.
Life Coaching
Coaching for men focused on direction, habits, discipline, self-confidence, and better living.
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