Mark Miller

Hi, I am Mark M Miller LPC, LAC, LMFT. I have been in the mental health field for over 20+ years. I have a master’s degree in Marriage. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and addiction Counselor in the state of Colorado. I am approved also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist along with a fellowship member and a supervisor in training with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT). I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) in training with this organization as well.

My approach

My approach is that of pragmatist. I have a big toolbox of techniques and approaches and will do what works best for you under using my D.A.D. M.U.D. E.E, V. I. R. T.U. E approach which integrates all traditional and newer individual and system ( Marriage and Family Therapy) models D – De- escalate problem and conflict A – Assess – how you affect the problem and system and how the problem and system affect you D – Diagnosis and Define the problem M- How measure progress U – Underlining meaning, protection, survival and how solution has become the problem D - Differentiation of Self (wise mind, be self in relationships) E – Increase Emotionally Intelligence E – Psycho -education - Be educated on what we know about the issues and best practices and explore how to best apply them V – Virtue – create habit of doing good and produce favorable out comes I - Imagery - Cognitive distortions, problem saturated stories and perceptions R – Rewrite problem saturated stories and imagery, reward helpful imagery T- Transactions, how imagery affects self -efficacy (belief in self) and relationships U - Create unconditional acceptance towards self and other E – Evaluate progress Past Individual Theories- Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Existential, Behaviorism, Cognitive Behaviorism (CBT) Reality, Solution Focused, Narrative Therapies and Gestalt, Past systems – Murry Bowen (My home base), Structural, Strategic, Contextual, Milan and Mental Research Institute (MRI) Systemic Therapy and Experiential Present – Individual: Trauma and shame focused, Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commit Therapy (ACT), Internal Family System Therapy (IFS) Poly Vagal Theory and Positive Psychology, Present system (Marriage and Family Therapy) , Gottman, attachment theory, love languages, Emotional Focused, Sex therapy, Narcistic and Abusive Parents and Child or grandchild of addict home structure, problem solving and conflict theories

My focus

Within my professional life I have worked with clients and their families at all intellectual functioning levels including those with learning and intellectual disabilities. I have also worked with many children, adults and their families with various mental disorders including depression, anxiety, trauma and ADHD. In short, I have helped many children and adults with their personal and interpersonal conflicts due to mental health issues or relational issues.

My communication style

There are ultimately 3 levels of communication. The content which includes the words; however, this can also include, silence, art, music and other expressive arts, known as the media. Then we have the process - What is the message we are trying to communicate. Lastly, we have the interpretation of the message. I use all different media and can teach you also to use different forms of media to communicate the process. I also use a non- judgmental and wise mind in interpreting what is being communicated to me. I will show you how you can do so that goes beyond active listening.