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David Miller

David Miller, LISW

Ohio

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LISW in Ohio - Trauma and Addictions

  • ACT
  • CBT
  • Attachment work

About David

David Miller is an Ohio LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses problems like attachment difficulties, codependency, communication problems, and issues related to fatherhood and first responder life.

David draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches in session. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods to talk through what feels stuck. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long or abstract explanations.

He has a military background and time working with active duty members and veterans, which shaped how he approaches trauma and family concerns. That experience also informed work with domestic violence and addictions in clinical settings. Conversations in therapy tend to be direct and goal-focused while staying grounded in the person’s real life commitments.

In sessions he helps people notice patterns that keep guilt, shame, or avoidance active. He offers strategies to change unhelpful thinking, practice new behaviors, and strengthen relationships where possible. He also supports people who are coping with grief and feelings of emptiness.

People who choose to work with him can expect straightforward language, concrete tools, and collaboration on next steps. Before booking it is sensible to confirm current session options and any logistical details.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and then commit to actions that matter. It is useful when guilt or shame makes someone avoid important parts of life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and persistent self-criticism.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. They will then choose techniques from these approaches in collaboration with the client rather than applying a single method by default.

Session formats supported by this profile are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove the need to travel. Online meetings can also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into conversation during appointments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related concerns like attachment issues and codependency.

How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?

He uses evidence-informed methods such as ACT and CBT to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses in everyday life.

What is his clinical background?

He has six years of professional experience and a background that includes work with active duty members and veterans and roles addressing family advocacy issues.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he accept international clients?

He does accept international clients, though it is a good idea to confirm any practical details before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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