About Me
Although my career path is far from conventional, the desire to help others has been the guiding thread. Each career taught me something different, ultimately informing my research interests and approach to clinical care.
Sergeant Moore
In the Marine Corps, I turned to therapy when my PTSD became overwhelming, transforming my casual interest in psychology into a committed passion. I saw the signs of trauma that often go unacknowledged amongst my fellow service members, and taught them coping skills I'd learned to lessen their burden while directing them to the appropriate care.
Ms. Moore
In the classroom, I found myself acting not only as a teacher but also as a counselor. My students dealt with racism, sexual assault, forms of oppression they felt but couldn't name, and looked to me for answers. Explaining coping techniques was helpful, but enabling them with compassion gave them the confidence to face the adversity–sometimes that meant confronting themselves.
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Star Moore
In the lab, I worked with participants suffering from anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, running trials and administering assessments. I noticed that treatments were often helpful, but it wasn't uncommon for symptoms to reappear over time. I began to think about ways we could expand on CBT to develop a more holistic understanding of mental health treatment.
2019 - 2022
University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Psychology & English
Minor: UTeach-Liberal Arts
Accolades:
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Magna Cum Laude
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College of Liberal Arts Honors
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2ⁿᵈ Place in Humanities Research - 2020 Student Writing Flag Awards
2016 - 2018
Coastal Carolina Community College
A.A.
Accolades:
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Dean's List
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Spotlight Graduate
2013 - 2014
University of Texas at Arlington
UT - Austin Coordinated Admission Program
Publications
2026
Fitzgerald, H. E., Long, L. J., Moore, S., Cobb, A. R., Lubin, R. E., Parsons, E. M., Taghian, N. R., Shumake, J., Monfils, M-H., Telch, M. J., Smits, J. A. J., & Otto, M. W. (2026). Investigating the role of affective valence and arousal in exposure therapy for anxiety and related disorders. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
2026
Fitzgerald, H. E., Liu, Q., Yang, S., Ovalles, A., Parsons, E. M., Tang, M., Moore, S., Collins, D., Lubin, R., Monfils, M-H., Telch, M. J., Smits, J. A. J., & Otto, M. W. (2026). Associations among anxiety sensitivity, intolerance of uncertainty, and experiential avoidance: Are these key processes underlying anxiety-related pathology adequately distinct from each other? Journal of Anxiety Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2026.103215
2025
Otto M. W., Long L., Papini S., Culver T., Taylor C. T., Rubin M., Fitzgerald H. E., Smits J. A.J., ... Moore T. M., ... Zhang Z. (2025). Virtual reality exposure and public speaking anxiety: Moderating role of state and trait positive affectivity. JMIR Research Protocols. https://doi.org/10.2196/80010
2020
Moore, T. (2020). We reap what you sow: How white constructs reinforce the extended black family. Texas ScholarWorks. http://dx.doi.org/10.26153/tsw/12354
Presentations
2026
Flynn, D., Moore, S., Long, L. J., Monfils, M-H., Otto, M. W., Telch, M., Smits, J. A.J. (2026, April). Hoping to get some sleep? An analysis of hope and sleep's relationship in patients with anxiety during a longitudinal exposure-based therapy protocol [Poster presentation]. ADAA 2026 Convention, Chicago, IL.
2024
Moore, T. M., Beevers, C. G., Stewart, R., Labrada, J. (2024, November). Sleep’s interrelationship with depression phenotypes more commonly presented in african american women [Poster presentation]. ABCT 2024 Convention, Philadelphia, PA.