At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Missouri / 001940
- NPI
- 1427254366
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Insight oriented
- Thirty years experience
About Rick
Rick Miller is an LPC with 30 years of clinical experience. He combines a calm, listening approach with practical steps to help people feel understood and move forward.
He trained in seminary and later completed coursework to become a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. Over three decades he has worked in both youth behavioral hospital settings and outpatient care for adults and teens. That background shapes how he sees problems and what he offers in sessions.
Rick practices in a way that centers the person in front of him. He focuses on helping people name and clarify what matters to them. Conversations aim to increase insight and then turn that insight into small, concrete changes people can try between sessions.
Common concerns he addresses include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family stress, anger, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also pays attention to forgiveness as a part of recovery and healing.
In sessions he emphasizes respect and better communication. He works to help people understand their goals and develop practical tools to reach them. The process is collaborative and paced to match each person's needs.
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How Rick’s approaches translate to online care
Rick uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and reduce resistance by listening and asking clear, compassionate questions. This approach often helps with addictions, motivation around life changes, and goals related to behavior.
He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes understanding and respect so people feel heard and can explore feelings at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another part of his work and focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and experimenting with different behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what is helping. Clients and therapist collaborate to choose which techniques to use and how to apply them between sessions.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy days. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to maintain momentum between visits and to use therapy tools in everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementAlso works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rick help with?
He addresses relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family stress, anger, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, and forgiveness.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is insight oriented and person-centered, combining listening with practical steps to help people clarify goals and try changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working in youth behavioral hospital settings and outpatient care with adults and teens.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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