text: Clark Miller, Therapist in Manzanita, Oregon — Zencare
  Locations Oregon Therapists Clark Miller
  Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III, CADC-III Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
  Manzanita Accepting In-person
  Clark Miller is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in private practice on Oregon's north coast. He works with all ages and behavioral health needs, specializing in complex needs, for example individuals and families impacted by stress and mood disturbance along with substance use, or parents with children impacted by trauma, school problems and disruptive behaviors. He is especially committed to helping clients frustrated by histories of inadequate benefit from services by taking a new look at diagnoses, needs, and new approaches.
  He draws on more than 15 years direct practice experience in diverse settings with children, families and adults and with specialized training for adoptive families and advanced competence as a published substance use expert. Trained originally as a research scientist, his practice is grounded in informed commitment to therapies that work, as established by research – therapies that most importantly are personalized patient-centered interactions that feel right: understanding, trustful, unrushed, collaborative, and empowering. Evidence-based therapies that lead us to say, "Healing is Relational".
  Clark's therapy style is collaborative and client-centered, focused on developing your confidence, insight, and effective strategies for change – empowering rather than directing it. Clients at Clark Miller Therapy experience the uncompromised integrity of personalized, collaborative, individualized therapy with the skills of a licensed, published substance use and behavioral health expert.
  Clark Miller has training and degrees in philosophy, research ecology, and clinical social work. Practice settings have been diverse, ranging from community mental health, residential programs, and medical settings, to state psychiatric hospital. Outside of his therapy practice, self-care and community involvement include the hiking trails and waters of the north coast, also work for social justice and change, change and accountability in healthcare, and environmental restoration.
  I know from working with clients of all ages that starting therapy can bring up feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, even discomfort, for someone new to therapy or for those whose experiences have been disappointing or difficult.
  I also know from experience – and research – that the most important factors contributing to success in therapy are not the specific therapy approaches or strategies but instead development of a sense of safety, trust, alliance and collaboration in the interaction.
  That's why my initial aim and work with clients is to establish that foundation that is the basis for progress on your specific concerns and goals. And that's why I offer an initial 30 – 40 minute meeting, or "screening" at no charge – to provide prospective clients the opportunity to decide whether the therapy style and my background are a good fit.
  For clients in my area, I always encourage in-person therapy, due to the advantages over therapy by distance. I also recognize the range of circumstances that can justify use of telehealth - therapy sessions by video connection - and offer therapy by telehealth as needed, including when adequate local services are simply not available.
  Whether in-person or by telehealth, clients find the client portal for Clark Miller Therapy easy to use, including to schedule their own sessions. Questions, concerns, billing and additional details are all things we can discuss in the initial screening or by secure (encrypted) messaging once you enroll through the client portal.
  PTSD symptoms - Overcoming chronic effects related to trauma or other adverse experiences
  Addiction - Understanding and overcoming inner distress driving compulsive substance use and other behaviors
  Chronic pain - Understanding and managing chronic pain
  Parenting - Moving past frustration with new understanding and strategies for effective and therapeutic parent-child interactions
  Anger management - Understanding, managing, and learning new strategies for anger that is poorly controlled and problem causing
  Mood disorders - Anxiety disorders, clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
  Contextual Model of Psychotherapy
  Clark Miller Therapy is in network with and bills directly to these additional insurance payers:
  Manzanita practice
  60 Laneda Avenue, Suite 202, Manzanita, Oregon 97130
  Various and diverse including community mental health, residential programs, medical settings, and state psychiatric hospital. , Positions including therapist, child therapist, crisis work, supervisor, program development. , 2004 - 2020
  Walla Walla College, MSW, 2007
  Virginia Tech, University of Georgia, Graduate work and research in Ecology, 1983
  Iowa State University, BS Ecology, 1979
  Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, BA in Philosophy, 1977
  Oregon: L5461
  "Mr Miller was professional, approachable, and friendly."
  "So far my encounter with Clark has been very good. He is reliable, respectful, and kind."
  "Clark was ontime, respectful, and clear. My impression is that he would be a reliable and supportive therapist."