Sherry Miller, LPC
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Hi there! My name is Sherry Miller. I have a Master of Science in Human Service Community Counseling from National Louis University in Chicago, IL. I have over 28 years’ experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, behavioral issues, parent education, fearfulness, addiction issues, and co-occurring disorders. I am board certified to do tele-health. I am experienced working with all ages, genders, and the LGBTQ community. I am dually licensed to treat mental health and substance abuse concerns. I am also licensed as an Independent Clinical Supervisor in the field of Addictions. My clinical interests include family dysfunction, addiction treatment, co-dependency, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and family, individual or group counseling. In addition, I have experience working on a college campus with college age people. In my free time you will find me spending time with my cats and dogs, riding my horses, riding my bike or working out at the gym.
What can members expect to take away from sessions with you?
Because I myself have been in a program of Recovery from Alcohol, Drugs, Codependency, and Anxiety for the past 29 plus years I know firsthand the bravery you are showing just reading this bio. You are thinking about making the decision to change your life. I would be honored to assist you with your own unique and personal journey of recovery where you will find self-awareness and your authentic self, which in turn will lead you to the path of freedom from fearfulness and pain. When you are in a session with me, you will find a sense of belonging with someone who truly cares, respects your needs, and understands the journey of recovery. In addition, you will always be shown kindness and compassion, open and honest communication, unconditional acceptance, you will NEVER be judged, and at times we may even have a bit of humor. My responsibility as a clinician is to assist you in finding your truth and help you to stay in your truth, which in turn will give you Freedom. In our sessions we will be working together to give you the opportunity to be the best version of you. "To Thine Own Self Be True".
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths?
I have over 28 years’ experience working with those who need assistance with mental health, anger, anxiety, grief and loss, behavioral issues, depression, fearfulness, addiction issues, and co-occurring disorders. In addition, as an addiction expert, I work with people who are dual diagnosed (mental health and substance use issues).
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My Treatment Methods
I am what is considered an Eclectic therapist which means I use many forms of psychotherapy in order to adjust to the unique needs of each patient, depending on the problem, the treatment goals, and the person’s expectations and motivation. An eclectic therapist draws from a variety of disciplines and may use a range of proven methods to determine the best combination of therapeutic tools to help a patient.
Some of the more common methods I incorporate into my counseling are:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that combines cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy to help people change unhelpful ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Humanistic and existential psychotherapies use a wide range of approaches to case conceptualization, therapeutic goals, intervention strategies, and research methodologies. They are united by an emphasis on understanding human experience and a focus on the client rather than the symptom. Interventions are aimed at increasing client self-awareness and self-understanding. Whereas the key words for humanistic therapy are acceptance and growth, the major themes of existential therapy are client responsibility and freedom.
Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.
Strength-based therapy is a type of positive psychotherapy and counseling that focuses on your internal strengths and resourcefulness, rather than on your weaknesses, failures, and shortcomings. The tenet is that this focus sets up a positive mindset that helps you build on your best qualities, find your strengths, improve resilience and change your worldview to one that is more positive.
Person-centered therapy, also referred to as non-directive, client-centered, or Rogerian therapy. This form of psychotherapy is grounded in the idea that people are inherently motivated toward achieving positive psychological functioning. The client is believed to be the expert in their life and leads the general direction of therapy.