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Peter Moran, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, and more.
397 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605

Peter Moran, PHD is a psychologist in Worcester, MA specializing in psychology.

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397 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
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469 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
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Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) that was originally developed to help the most severely mentally ill and depressed patients accept therapy. It relies on the same concept in CBT that examines the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions, but in DBT the emphasis is first on acceptance rather than change. There is also an emphasis on mindfulness, 'being in the moment,' and relaxation techniques such as yoga. These are combined with a great deal of validation and encouragement from the therapist.

The word 'dialectical' means acting through opposing forces, and this word refers to a few different opposing concepts in DBT:

  • The therapy combines traditional Western psychotherapy techniques with Eastern religious philosophy.
  • Patients must learn that life, thoughts, and feelings are not all black and white -- there are many shades of grey.
  • The therapy works on accepting and validating the patient for being where they are at the moment while also encouraging them to change for the better.

Dialectical behavior therapy was developed when therapists attempting to use CBT techniques on the most seriously ill patients ran into a problem. When they suggested that a patient change their thoughts, these very vulnerable patients would become overwhelmed and turn aggressive or suicidal. DBT was developed to support these patients with acceptance and validation while still guiding them towards changing problematic thoughts. Although also used for suicidal and self-harming patients today, these days, DBT is mainly used to treat borderline personality disorder. It is one of the few effective interventions for this serious illness.

DBT has been shown to be very effective at reducing self-destructive behavior. It can also be used to teach new coping skills and increase a patient's self-esteem and motivation to become healthier.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 143
mental health therapy 811

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1014

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD.

Gender
Male 89
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 131
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 502

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 24
Dementia 11
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 344

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 387

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 11
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 404

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 17
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 375

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 15
Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 352

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 227

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 221

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 17
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2023

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 61
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA during 2024 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 203

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD in 2024

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Peter Moran, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Peter Moran, PHD treated as a psychologist in Worcester, MA were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 143
mental health therapy 397

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 13
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 18
Hispanic 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 15
65 to 74 1

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Peter Moran, PHD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Peter Moran, PHD treated were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and asthma.

Hypertension 22
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 3
Depression 61
Chronic Kidney Disease 2
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 3
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 0
Dementia 1

Education & Training

He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Insurance Information

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Peter Moran, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Health Plus Amerigroup, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health) and Tenet Choices, Inc..

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Peter Moran, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
United Healthcare
Health Plus Amerigroup
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Tenet Choices, Inc.

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Biography

Dr. Peter Moran practices psychology. Dr. Moran's areas of expertise include the following: behavioral medicine, behavioral therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Health Plus Amerigroup, and Blue California. He speaks Spanish.

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