David Miller, LISW
Ohio LISW supporting trauma and addiction recovery
- Supports active duty and veterans
- Specializes in grief and loss
- Uses ACT and CBT approaches
About David Miller
David Miller is an Ohio-based licensed social worker with six years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life challenges. He holds an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - and brings a background as an Air Force officer, with practice experience serving both active duty members and veterans. That combination of clinical training and military service has shaped a practical, strengths-based approach to care.
His work focuses on trauma and addictions, stress and anxiety management, grief and loss, domestic and child abuse, couples concerns, and mood and personality disorders. He also addresses related areas such as codependency, family and blended family issues, substance use, first responder stress, and fatherhood challenges. During his military service he developed Family Advocacy skills concentrating on domestic and child abuse and assisting couples in navigating relationship strain.
He is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is proficient in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). His clinical stance emphasizes that each person knows their own story and strengths, and he works collaboratively to help clients translate those strengths into meaningful change and recovery.
His work focuses on trauma and addictions, stress and anxiety management, grief and loss, domestic and child abuse, couples concerns, and mood and personality disorders. He also addresses related areas such as codependency, family and blended family issues, substance use, first responder stress, and fatherhood challenges. During his military service he developed Family Advocacy skills concentrating on domestic and child abuse and assisting couples in navigating relationship strain.
He is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is proficient in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). His clinical stance emphasizes that each person knows their own story and strengths, and he works collaboratively to help clients translate those strengths into meaningful change and recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does David Miller have?
David Miller has six years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Is David Miller a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LISW credential. License details are OH LISW I.2203763.
In which languages does David Miller provide therapy?
David Miller provides therapy in English.
Where is David Miller located?
David Miller is located in Ohio.
How can I work with David Miller as my therapist?
You can work with David Miller through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does David Miller work with international clients?
Yes, David Miller works with international clients.
How much does therapy with David Miller cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept unwanted thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily living.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape present-day patterns in connection, trust, and emotional regulation. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and the impact of past relational trauma.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and change responses. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful life events.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David Miller and clients work together to identify which methods fit best with the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds in a collaborative way.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and life demands. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, maintain consistent care, and use formats that suit their communication style and day-to-day routines.