- Relationship patterns
- Anger and stress
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Rick
Rick Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting challenges, intimacy and relationship issues, and coping with life changes.
He trained first in seminary and later completed the courses required to become an LPC. Early in his career he worked with youth at a behavioral hospital and later provided outpatient care for adults and teens. Those settings shaped his practical approach to common problems people bring to therapy.
Rick uses an insight-oriented style to help people identify patterns that keep them stuck. He helps clients name emotions, notice interaction patterns, and develop concrete ways to change behavior. He also works with forgiveness as a topic when it arises in sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the approaches he lists among his methods. He also uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing and trauma-focused approaches when appropriate to the issue at hand.
Sessions focus on clearer communication and building respect in relationships, along with practical steps to manage symptoms like anxiety or anger. He aims to help people better understand themselves and their goals so therapy becomes useful in everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name emotions and see how those feelings shape interactions. It is often used when relationship patterns and strong, hard-to-name emotions are part of the problem. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and building a collaborative relationship. It is useful when someone needs a steady, listening approach to sort out thoughts and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers specific exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, anger, and low mood.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and then try them together. That lets the client and therapist adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, whether that means shorter check-ins during a work break or choosing a session style that does not require video. Licensed professionals often use these practical arrangements to help therapy fit around school, work, and family routines without promising a specific format here.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting challenges, intimacy and relationship issues, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses an insight-oriented style and lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working in settings that include a behavioral hospital and outpatient mental health care.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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