David Miller, LISW
Narrative-informed counselor for stress and trauma
Details
| Name | David Miller |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LISW |
| Based in | Ohio |
| Licensed in | Ohio |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About David
David Miller is a licensed independent social worker with six years of clinical experience in Ohio. He combines clear, direct conversation with practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and depression. He draws on Narrative approaches to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.
That work often pairs with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to turn new insights into small, doable changes.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on steps that fit daily life. David has experience supporting people affected by domestic violence, substance use, and other forms of trauma. He also helps clients address relationship communication problems, codependency, and struggles tied to fatherhood or blended families.
First responder issues and grief work are part of his practice as well. Conversations are practical and paced to the client's needs. He listens for patterns in how a person describes problems, and then helps name options and try different ways of responding.
Many people leave sessions with a clear next step to practice between meetings. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. David accepts international clients and works with each person to match therapy style to their current goals.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approach-driven care you can access remotely
David blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas to guide online work. Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps them notice and change unhelpful themes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values and small behavior changes to reduce suffering and increase meaningful action. Attachment-based ideas focus on how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and connection needs.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That collaborative decision can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or during a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between meetings or use shorter, focused exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the work goal-focused and practical.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems and codependency.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a Narrative approach alongside ACT and CBT methods to reframe personal stories and try practical behavior changes tailored to daily life.
What professional background does he bring?
He has six years of clinical experience and experience working with people affected by domestic violence, substance use, and first responder concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LISW credential in Ohio and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what works best for the person.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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