Elise Miller,

Hello! My name is Elise Miller, and I commend your bravery for taking the “first step” in your mental health journey! I attended The University of Central Missouri to earn my Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Through multiple sites of internship and employment, I have realized my passion for working with children of all ages, adolescents, and adults, leading with compassion and evidence-based treatment. My priority is creating a safe and nonjudgmental environment for all clients, and I am committed to walking with my clients on their journey towards recognizing their full potential! I believe that therapy is a powerful tool for individuals to recognize and appreciate who they are, and invest in their well-being and personal goals. My approach to therapy prioritizes an individual’s capacity for healing. I strive to provide an empathetic, comfortable, and warm disposition to allow my clients the space to grow in a way that feels natural to them.

Areas of Speciality

My areas of speciality include assisting children, adolescents, and adults who are working through life challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, impulse control, emotional/sensory dysregulation, body image issues, self-esteem, identity development, navigating neurodivergence, and struggles with interpersonal relationships. I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals to feel less “stuck”, and relieving the heaviness they are feeling by my relational, strengths-based, and person-centered approach to therapy.

Modalities

I currently use and integrate a variety of modalities to honor my clients’ unique needs and developmental level, including Child-Centered Play Therapy (for children ages 3+), Person-Centered talk therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, somatic and mindfulness-based treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Each client arrives to therapy with their own abilities, personality traits, and worldviews, and I am committed to tailoring my therapy to honor the client’s individuality.

I would be honored to be a fellow traveler alongside you in your path towards mental wellness!