David Miller, LISW

Ohio · 6 years in practice

David Miller is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with six years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LISW, Ohio: I.2203763 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1164958617 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About David

David Miller is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with six years of clinical experience. He combines a systems-oriented view with practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and depression. David uses a systemic perspective to look at how relationships and routines shape problems.

He also draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused work to help people understand patterns and make changes that fit their life.

Background and approach

Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. He has experience helping people dealing with substance and alcohol problems, complicated grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse. David also works with concerns such as communication problems, codependency, fatherhood issues, and struggles linked to first responder work.

He aims to keep conversations clear and goal-oriented so progress can be tracked. People who work with him can expect a respectful, collaborative style. David emphasizes understanding each person's background and values before suggesting tools or skills.

He helps people try practical steps between sessions and checks in on how those changes feel. In sessions he blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and attachment-informed reflections. That mix helps people reduce distress, build new routines, and repair important relationships.

He welcomes clients who want a direct, thoughtful approach to real-life problems.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches David names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

David often combines a systems perspective with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice how relationships and daily routines affect their struggles. Systemic thinking looks at patterns in relationships and environments so changes can fit the whole situation and not just one person. ACT helps people clarify values and take concrete steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.

He also uses attachment-based ideas to examine how early bonds and current relationships shape reactions and needs. That approach is useful when trust, closeness, or communication are central concerns. Together these approaches aim to connect practical skills with understanding patterns in relationships and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying things in session and adjusting based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people see facial cues and practice communication skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit breaks at work or provide ongoing touchpoints between longer meetings. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does David focus on?

He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, with additional attention to related issues such as communication problems, codependency, and family conflicts.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a systems-minded approach combined with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening to create practical steps clients can try between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He holds an LISW credential and has six years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and grief.

Where is he located and licensed?

He is licensed in Ohio as an LISW and practices from that state.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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