Dr. Rebecca Moore is a board-certified psychiatrist with over twelve years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults diagnosed with Intellectual Disability Disorders (IDD). Her professional background includes inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient clinics, and community-based mental health programs. Dr. Moore is known for her collaborative approach, working closely with families, therapists, educators, and case managers to ensure continuity of care. She has a strong focus on emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions often present in individuals with IDD.
Dr. Moore earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, where she developed a strong foundation in neuroscience and psychiatric research. She completed her undergraduate studies at University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science. During her academic training, she participated in clinical research projects focused on neurodevelopmental disorders, which helped shape her long-term commitment to working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Dr. Moore specializes in the psychiatric evaluation and long-term treatment of individuals with IDD, particularly those experiencing anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and behavioral dysregulation. Her clinical work includes diagnostic assessments, medication management, and close monitoring of treatment outcomes. She places strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and evidence-based interventions tailored to each patient’s cognitive and emotional abilities. Dr. Moore also supports transition planning for adolescents with IDD as they move into adult psychiatric care systems.
For Dr. Moore, working in the field of Intellectual Disability Disorders is both a professional calling and a personal mission. She believes that individuals with IDD are often underserved within traditional mental health systems and deserve care that respects their individuality and dignity. Dr. Moore is deeply committed to reducing disparities in access to psychiatric services and advocates for treatment models that empower patients and their families. She finds meaning in helping individuals with IDD achieve emotional stability, confidence, and improved quality of life.
Dr. Moore actively serves as a consulting psychiatrist for Gateway Counseling Center, where she contributes to programs focused on long-term emotional stability and independence for adults with IDD. She strongly supports the center’s comprehensive care model, which is fully aligned with established OPWDD services and emphasizes coordinated mental health, therapeutic, and community-based support. A significant aspect of her work involves collaborating on initiatives connected to OPWDD family support services, ensuring that families receive education, guidance, and ongoing psychiatric insight alongside clinical care. Dr. Moore believes that supporting caregivers is essential to sustainable outcomes for individuals with IDD. She views Gateway Counseling Center as a leading example of how integrated psychiatric care, family involvement, and structured support systems can meaningfully improve quality of life for both individuals with IDD and their families.
