Faculty Profile

Brent Moore

Brent Moore

Division Chair, Behavioral and Health Sciences; Professor

Division of Behavioral and Health Sciences

Ph.D.; Ed.S.

Brent Moore is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Supervisor in Missouri and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Supervisor in Kansas. He is a Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor. 

Dr. Moore founded Neural Pathways Learning Center, a clinic (in Liberty, MO) that specializes in diagnosing learning disabilities. Dr. Moore is a Visiting Scholar at the University of London’s Centre for Online and Distance Education and a Chartered Psychologist through the British Psychological Society.

  • Received the 2024 Dr. Linda Seligman Counselor Educator of the Year Award, presented by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.
  • Completed a Visiting Scholar appointment with the University of London
  • Presented Play Therapy Interventions and Techniques to Reach Diverse Contexts in Health Psychology at the British Psychological Society, Division of Health Psychology’s annual conference in Stirling, Scotland
EDS
Educational Diagnostician

Northwest Missouri State University , 2023

MBA
Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University , 2022

MA
Biblical and Theological Studies

Belhaven University , 2022

PHD
Health Psychology

Walden University , 2010

MA
Clinical Psychology

Wheaton College , 2003

BA
Psychology and Theology

MidAmerica Nazarene University , 2000

Peer-reviewed journal articles:

  • Moore, B. N., Hoard, P., & Blackburn, A. (accepted). Humility and the task of integration. Journal of Psychology and Christianity.
  • Moore, B. N. (2023). 5 Ways to choose the right ADHD therapist for your child. ADDitude Magazine.
  • Moore, B. N. (2023). Considerations for mask wearing in play therapy. Play Therapy, 18(1), 4–7.
  • Moore, B. N. (2023). Intrusive demands in ministry and burnout. Center for Pastoral Renewal.
  • Moore, B. N. (submitted). Artificial intelligence and classical education. The Classical Difference.
  • Moore, B. N. (2022). Dyslexia through a family systems lens. Dystinct Magazine.
  • Moore, B. N. (2022). The function of metaphorical walls: Therapeutic reflections. Journal of the American Academy of Psychotherapists, 58(2), 79–83.
  • Moore, B. N. & Chow, R. (2022). The power of neuroception in the playroom. Play Therapy, 17(3), 20–23.
  • Moore, B. N. (2022). COVID & me. The Advocate Magazine, 45(2), 2.
  • Moore, B. N. (2022). Master’s degree in counseling: Expert advice.
  • Moore, B. N. (2022). Ask the expert. ADDitude Magazine.
  • Moore, B. N. (2022). The dark web: cybersex in the 21st century. In Reclaiming sexual wholeness.
  • Moore, B. N. & Frye, T. (2016). A better story. Holiness Today.
  • Moore, F. M. & Moore, B. N. (2013). Jesus is Lord: The cry of a kingdom citizen. Beacon Hill Press.
  • Moore, B. N. (2010). Analyses of coping resources and recent resource changes as a means to investigate burnout among Nazarene clergy. Dissertation.

816-210-6835

brent.moore2@indwes.edu