Kearin Miller
Everyone has their own unique story and I will work to understand yours. I work with a variety of people including individuals, couples and families from a wide variety of professions, family situations, race, age and religious affiliations. Some of the issues I have experience and success working with are sexual dysfunction, infidelity, communication issues, trauma, and mental disorders. My approach looks at the entire person and the “system” in and surrounding them. I examine elements of people’s lives like their physical well-being, emotional coping and conflict resolution skills.
If you have already been to therapy I will work to encorporate previous work you have done without requiring you to go into depth unless you want to do that.
We will work together in developing helpful behaviors and collaborate to create a safe place to develop emotional and physical wellness.
First session
Our first session together will be a little different from other sessions because I will be gathering a lot of information about you and your mental and physical state. We will come up with a plan together to begin addressing your concerns.
Strengths
I have experience working with the GLBTQIA community. We've all experienced what it's like to be the odd one out in a crowd. GLBTQI individuals encounter these feelings in many areas of their lives, even within their own community. Things that I have helped these clients address are religious abuse and healing, "one in one out", health status, and family. I am qualified to provide recommedations for gender-affirming procedures and treatment.
Ideal clients
I work with mostly adults but I have experience working with teens. I really love working with teens because they are in the time of life where they are deciding who they are. I also serve the Queer community as a member, advocate and a therapist. I love working with all people no matter their background but I have a special gift for working with trauma and sexual abuse.
Treatment methods
Couples Counseling
I used couple's counseling methods when working with those in relationships. I encourage all relationships to be as healthy as they can be and I love helping my clients have the relationships they have always wanted. I use an eclectic approach, using tools from Gottman, Emotionally Focused, Person Centered and Trauma treatment in relationships.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I like to be as culturally sensitive as I can, so I will want to get to know your culture and the role it plays in your life. I know that our lives are not one dimensional; they are filled with and affected by all the things around you. Let's explore what culture means to you and how you incorporate it into your life.
Trauma-Informed Care
I have become certified (CCTP) to work with those who have experienced trauma and are perhaps struggling to live without thoughts of the event or circumstances. I understand the ways trauma can influence our choices. Let's see if we can have that influence directed in a way that helps you cope with life.
Location
Virtual sessions