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Rick Miller

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Rick Miller, LPC

Missouri

Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anger

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Missouri / 001940
  • NPI1427254366
  • Experience30 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationMissouri

About

  • insight oriented
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • mindfulness practice

About Rick

Rick Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC in Missouri with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anger, anxiety, grief, addictions, self esteem, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and ADHD.

He trained first in seminary and later completed coursework to become an LPC. Early work included supporting young people at a behavioral hospital, followed by many years in outpatient care with adults and teens. That background shaped his practical, down-to-earth approach to common life problems.

Rick focuses on helping people understand what drives their reactions and patterns. He uses an insight-oriented style to help clients identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. From there he helps people develop concrete ways to respond differently when stress or anger rises.

He places emphasis on respectful communication and calmer interaction in relationships. Sessions work toward clearer goals, whether that means reducing frequent arguments, handling workplace frustration, or rebuilding trust after hard events. Forgiveness and repairing attachment are also areas he addresses when relevant.

Expect straightforward conversations about what is going on and practical steps to try between sessions. Rick aims to help people recognize patterns, practice new skills, and check progress over time. The focus is on usable change rather than abstract theory.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's point of view. It helps people feel heard and can clarify goals for reducing anger or improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change responses to triggers. That approach is often used for anxiety, stress, and anger management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and express underlying emotions in relationships, which can reduce repeated conflict and improve connection.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. Sessions can shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed together.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when frustrations emerge. They can also make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life examples into sessions for discussion.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with relationship issues, anger, stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, self esteem, trauma, ADHD and related problems.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses an insight-oriented approach that combines practical skill building with discussion about patterns and motivations.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 30 years of experience, including work in a behavioral hospital and outpatient settings with adults and teens.

What credentials and location does he have?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

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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