Adelaide Mooney, M.ED, LAPC

“Eroticism challenges us to seek a different kind of resolution, to surrender to the unknown and ungraspable, and to breach the confines of the rational world “ - Esther Perel

Addie Mooney, APC (she/her) is an associate therapist who obtained her master’s in counseling psychology at Temple University, with a focus in clinical mental health. Addie strives to create a non-judgmental and safe space where clients feel empowered to heal and grow. She acknowledges that therapy can be scary and encourages a collaborative approach that best supports the client’s own concepts of resilience and wellness. Addie currently provides individual therapy and life coaching via telehealth. Addie has extensive experience and training on supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals by providing gender exploration, expression, and affirmation therapy as well as understanding LGBTQIA+ specific trauma. 

Prior to returning to school to complete her master’s degree Addie worked for several years in the field of victim services providing support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in a variety of settings including shelters, hospitals, and schools. She has worked with a range of ages and understands the importance of a trauma-informed approach to therapy regardless of the circumstances. Through her work, she gained a deep empathetic appreciation for the bravery and strength of survivors of abuse and assault and continues to be inspired by her clients constantly. Addie Received her Bachelor of arts degree in Sociology from Shippensburg in Pennsylvania. She is an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

  • Addie's therapeutic style is a blend of psychodynamic and person-centered frameworks that incorporate a strengths-based approach. She also utilizes various forms of cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify patterns that may not be serving them well and replace them with new behaviors that benefit them. Her primary goal is to meet clients where they are and progress together at a pace that feels comfortable. Addie understands that everyone reacts differently to life's stressors, and accepting this is crucial to creating a path forward. Her approach is collaborative and fosters a warm environment to explore concerns and challenges that may be hindering one from experiencing life in a meaningful way. She firmly believes that therapy is for everyone, and one does not have to be at rock bottom to reach out for help. Seeking therapy is an excellent investment in one's personal well-being and precious relationships.

  • Addie began her career providing counseling services to both youth and adult individuals who were survivors of or witnesses to domestic violence and intimate partner violence in a non-profit setting. Addie also advocated for individuals in various legal proceedings including divorce, restraining orders, and custody. Addie frequently provided medical accompaniment for survivors of sexual assault as well as support with navigating insurance and reimbursement for medical and mental health care in the aftermath of an assault. What Addie brings to Rowan Therapy Collective with her experience is the knowledge that the system our society asks survivors to navigate is often filled with challenges yet healing and resilience are possible.

    Addie believes that everyone deserves a safe and supportive place to explore what they need to heal. In her time working in survivor services, Addie assisted in providing youth and adult support groups as well as creative therapeutic methods for healing including but not limited to painting, writing, and gardening.  Addie also has a strong understanding of narcissistic personality disorder and the negative effects living with a Narcissist can have on it can have on individuals, relationships, and family systems. Addie understands that minorities and LGBTQIA+ individuals may be disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence and sexual assault and will also face unique societal challenges on their path to recovery. When providing trauma counseling, Addie understands the importance of how our exploring and understanding of our intersectional identities plays a vital role in facilitating wellness.

  • When working with individuals who have been exposed to trauma Addie utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and prolonged exposure therapy with the goal of symptom management and improved quality of life. By using TF-CBT Addie can help individuals understand why certain events might trigger a negative reaction and learn strategies they can use to manage those symptoms. By recognizing what emotions and thought patterns are linked to certain behaviors, new calming, and redirected strategies can be introduced to help clients manage and decrease symptoms.  Addie also understands the effects that trauma can have on the family system as a whole and believes that engaging the individual along with their partner, caregiver, or family to build trust and understanding during the healing process can be a powerful intervention approach. 

  • Sex therapy can be a terrific tool for individuals and couples who are dealing with common issues including sexual dysfunctions, desire discrepancies, or a simply looking to figure out more about who they are as a sexual person and what that looks like. Anxiety, shame, and fear around sexual issues is an extremely common concern, and this can greatly impact our own self-esteem and our intimate relationships in a major way. Addie fully acknowledges that it can feel scary or uncomfortable to talk openly about these topics that society has long considered taboo and encourages clients to move at their own pace. Addie strongly believes that every person has the right to feel comfortable and confident with their sexuality and strives to provide a space that is safe and judgment free where she can help clients discover what that means to them. 

    Addie’s therapeutic approach primarily utilizes cognitive behavioral sex therapy techniques as well as sexual and non-sexual psychoeducation to help clients discover the root cause of sexual dysfunction and behaviors they wish to change. Addie enjoys the collaborative process of working with the client to formulate effective and practical interventions that feel safe and appropriate and hopefully even a little bit fun.  Sex therapy may sound intimidating but can be an incredible tool for personal growth and strengthening intimate relationships.

  • Addie also offer life coaching as an option for folks who would like to explore alternatives to psychotherapy and focus more on a goal oriented approach. Coaching can be a great option if you are dealing with a life transition or are simply experiencing a persistent "stuck" feeling and need some help creating a path forward. Coaching aims to work with client to identify roadblocks and develop strategies to help meet personal goals. This may be a good option for someone who feels they have “done the work” processing their past in therapy and are looking to focus on a “here and now” approach.