Deanté Moore

Compassionate and culturally responsive Counselor with extensive experience providing individual therapy, group counseling, crisis intervention, urgent appointments, solution-focused sessions, and case management to diverse student populations. Specializes in holistic and existential approaches that integrate DBT, IFS, somatic experiencing, expressive arts, and nature-based therapies. Dedicated to fostering inclusion, cultural awareness, and community engagement through student outreach, trainings, and liaison work with various departments at the University of North Texas.

• Texas Counseling Association, 2020-Current
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society, 2021-2023
• Native American Student Association, President, 2022-2023
• Coalition of Black Counselors, Chief of Operations and Social Media Member, 2021-2023
• Native American Student Association, Vice President, 2020-2021
• Native American Student Association, Social Media Officer/Event Committee, 2017-2020
• Society of Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science, Secretary, 2018-2019
• UNT Active Minds, Planning Committee Member, 2017-2019
• UNT Mixed Greens, 2018-2019

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Anticipating Full Licensure April 2026)

• Star Performer: Division of Student Affairs | Counseling and Testing Services (2024)
• DIY Award: Counseling and Testing Services (2024)
• Gila River Indian Community Scholarship (2015-2023)
• Frame my Future National Scholarship (2023)
• Theresa A. Mike Scholarship Foundation (2023)
• Toulouse Graduate School Externally Funded Graduate Student Scholarship (2022-2023)
• Catching the Dream Scholarship (2022-2023)
• Native Forward Scholars Fund Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund (2022-2023)
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Graduate Merit Scholarship (2022)
• Texas Career Development Associate Scholarship (2022)
• Honorable Mention Award at 50th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show (2021)
• Dean's List Honoree (Spring 2018 - Fall 2018)
• President's List Honoree (Spring 2019 - Fall 2019)

• AMBASSADOR, American Indian Heritage Day of Texas, Dallas, TX, 08/01/21, 12/31/23
• PEER MENTOR, United National Indian Tribal Youth R.I.S.E., Dallas, TX, 09/01/22, 12/31/23
• STUDENT VOLUNTEER, Indigenous Institute of Americas, Dallas, TX, 09/01/18, 12/31/23
• STUDENT VOLUNTEER, Denton County Friends of the Family, Denton, TX, 09/01/18, 12/31/19

• DESIGN COMMITTEE MEMBER at Counseling and Testing Services (2023-Current)
• IFS CONSULTATION COMMITTEE MEMBER at Counseling and Testing Services (2023-Current)
• COMMITTEE MEMBER, UNT BIPOC Mental Health Student Advisory, Denton, TX, 01/01/23, 12/31/23
• GRAPHIC DESIGNER, MMIW TX Rematriate, Dallas, TX, 08/01/20, 12/31/23
• MARKETING GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, 08/01/20, 12/31/23
• DESIGN COMMITTEE MEMBER, UNT Multicultural Center Design, Denton, TX, 11/01/22, 10/31/23
• LOGO CREATOR, UNT N.A.S.A, UNT Coalition of Black Counselors, TCU 5th, 6th & 7th IPD Symposium, 4th Annual MMIP OK Conference and Dallas UNITY R.I.S.E., DFW/Lawton, TX/OK, 08/01/21, 09/30/23
• COMMITTEE MEMBER, Grand Prairie ISD - American Indian Studies, Grand Prairie, TX, 10/01/21, 08/31/23
• TRIBAL CONSULTER, Texas Christian University - Native Earth | Native Sky, Fort Worth, TX, 01/01/23, 05/31/23
• PANELIST, UNT 4620 COUN Interpersonal Skills, Denton, TX, 03/01/23, 03/31/23
• PANELIST, Yahoo Native American ERG, Online, 02/01/23, 02/28/23
• PANELIST, Seattle Indian Health Board for Indigenous People's Day Festival, Seattle, WA, 10/01/21, 10/31/21
• STUDENT MEMBER, Unlikely Allies in the Academy: Intragroup, Denton, TX, 05/01/21, 08/31/21
• CO-HOST, UNiTing Race Relations Spring 2021 Native/Indigenous Intergroup, Denton, TX, 01/01/21, 05/31/21

• Moore, D. (2025). Eagle's Midterm Releaf. Presented at University of North Texas Eagle Engagement Center.
• Moore, D. (2025). Midterms Relaxation Healing in Color: Platitude Workshop. Presented at University of North Texas College of Visual Arts & Design.
• Moore, D. (2025). Working with Native Indigenous Communities. Presented at University of North Texas COUN 2620.
• Moore, D. (2025). BIPOC Mental Health. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services Doctoral and Master’s Training Didactic.
• Moore, D. & Richardson, J. (2025). Healing in Color: Art Workshop First Flight Week. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services.
• Moore, D. (2025). Natural Healing: Nature’s Wisdom First Flight Week. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services.
• Moore, D. (2025). Sync to Success: Body Doubling First Flight Week. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services. Virtual Presentation.
• Moore, D. (2025). Inner Child Healing First Flight Week. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services.
• Moore, D. (2025). Emotional Regulation Through Mindfulness. Presented at University of North Texas COUN 2600 Culture-Centered Social Emotional Learning in the Schools.
• Moore, D. (2025). Healing in Color: Wellness in Art. Presented at University of North Texas Alpha Upsilon: Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
• Moore, D. (2025). Healing in Color: Art Workshop Spring Soar Week. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services.
• Moore, D. & Snedigar, O. (2025). Native Mental Health. Presented at University of North Texas Knowledge Keepers: Indigenous Research Studies Symposium.
• Moore, D. (2025). Healing in Color: Wellness in Art. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling Testing Services Doctoral and Master’s Training Didactic.
• Moore, D. (2025). Interactive Therapeutic Experience. Presented at University of North Texas Native American Student Association.
• Moore, D. (2025). Healing in Color: Platitude Workshop. Presented at University of North Texas College of Visual Arts & Design.
• Huang, P. & Moore, D. (2025). Mindfulness for Midterms. Presented at University of North Texas UPC.
• Moore, D. (2025). Native American Heritage Month : Lunch & Learn. Presented at University of North Texas Center for Belonging & Engagement.
• Moore, D. (2024). Healing in Color: Platitude Workshop. Presented at University of North Texas College of Visual Arts & Design.
• Moore, D. & Rivero Carr, A.(2024). Campus Connect: Suicide Awareness. Presented at University of North Texas Psi Chi.
• Moore, D. (2024). BIPOC Mental Health. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services Doctoral and Master’s Training Didactic.
• Moore, D. (2024). Native Mental Health Considerations. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling Testing Services Doctoral and Master’s Training Didactic.
• Moore, D. & Parrish, M. (2024). Staff Appreciation Month: I Am Identity Posters Presented at University of North Texas.
• Moore, D. (2024). Black History Month: Healing in Color Workshop. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services.
• Moore, D. (2024). For The Love of Blood Quantum. Presented at University of North Texas - Native American Student Association. Virtual Presentation.
• Moore, D. & Grandberry, L. (2024). Love at Phirst Sight. Presented at University of North Texas - Counseling and Testing Services in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
• Moore, D. (2023). Native American Mental Health Considerations. Presented at University of North Texas Counseling and Testing Services.
• Moore, D. (2023). Complexities of Native Identity. Presented at University of North Texas Counselors for Social justice and Rho Kappa Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Voices of Tomorrow Conference.
• Moore, D. (2023). Native American Mental Health. Presented at University of North Texas COUN 2620 Diversity and Cultural Awareness.
• Moore, D. (Fall 2023). Cultural Considerations When Counseling Native Americans. Presented at University of North Texas COUN 5790 - Counseling Culturally Diverse Clients.
• Moore, D. (Spring 2023). Cultural Considerations When Counseling Native Americans. Presented at University of North Texas COUN 5790 - Counseling Culturally Diverse Clients.
• Moore, D. (2023). Native Identity. Presented at University of North Texas Indigenous Research Methods Graduate Course.
• Moore, D. (2023). Diversity Considerations For Counseling Native American Populations. University of North Texas COUN 4620 Interpersonal Skills.
• Moore, D. (2023). Home from School: The Children of Carlisle Discussion. Presented at University of North Texas Fem Flicks Film Series Pride Alliance.
• Moore, D. (2023). Film Screening and Discussion Warrior Women. Presented at University of North Texas - Indigenous People's Day.
• Moore, D. & Chiariello, H. & Dewey, S. (2023). Creating Spaces for Native American and Indigenous Students. Presented at Texas Christian University Seventh Annual Native American and Indigenous People's Day Symposium.
• Moore, D. (2023). Native American Southwest Culture. Presented at Founders Classical Academy 3rd grade level.
• Moore, D. (2022). Native American Cultural Considerations. Presented at University of North Texas COUN 5790 Counseling Culturally Diverse Clients.
• Moore, D. & Gaston, E. & Barrett, L. (2022). For The Love of Blood Quantum. Presented at University of North Texas - Her Campus Pink Table Talk.
• Moore, D. & Curtis, C. & Elmazi, B. (2022). Fighting For Your Rights, Period. Presented at University of North Texas Coalition of Black Counselors.
• Moore, D. & Thunderhawk, R. & Barrett, L. (2020). Cultural Considerations When Working With Native Americans. Presented at University of North Texas - College of Visual Arts and Design. Virtual presentation.