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Are you hoping to heal from a trauma and/or achieve interpersonal success? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor who specializes in working with clients who have experienced trauma. However, I also have worked with clients on life changes, family and marriage counseling, teen and/or parenting issues, and mood disorders (including anxiety and depression). Respect and compassion are essential components of my therapeutic approach. I will help you move from your difficult past and/or present and help you create a healthy and happy future.

Welcome to Cognitive Care Psychotherapy! My name is Dara Miller, owner and clinician. I have over 8 years of experience in the field, providing both counseling and crisis services.

Everyone is the author of their own stories, and I am simply a guide. We are all human and capable of change. This will be a safe space for you to share and explore. Upon identifying problems that are causing distress in your life, together WE will develop a plan to alleviate negative symptoms and develop healthy coping mechanisms. I will provide psychoeducation in order for you to gain insight and an understanding of your mental health. You will learn to reframe dysfunctional thought patterns in order to change unwanted behavior(s). You will walk away with a deeper sense of self and skills to live your best life possible.

I believe in improving our emotional well-being and mental health through cultivating radical self-love, developing empathy and understanding, and setting healthy and adaptive boundaries in our lives. I seek to join you on your journey towards healing by helping you unhook from unhealthy paradigms in order to foster new beginnings and new opportunities to be your most authentic self.

Your life has profound meaning and strong sense of purpose, that transcends any limitations experienced or imagined. It is alright, and a sign of strength to ask for help and lean on support. Dr. Simon is always available to help.

I have over 20 years experience working with adults and adolescents providing treatment for mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and bi-polar. I have extensive experience working with several therapeutic modalities including cognitive-behavioral, behavioral,interpersonal, family therapy, group therapy and motivational interviewing

Normal is just a setting on your dryer. If you agree with this, then I'm your guy! I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. I work collaboratively with individuals to help them achieve the skills and insight they need to successfully navigate through challenges posed by daily stressors, including, but not limited to: relationships, work, school, and physical illness. By providing a holistic approach, I support individuals in achieving their overall health; physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I will respectfully consider your cultural background, religion, and personal beliefs while working together.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or confused? Do you find yourself asking "Why do I feel this way?, What's wrong with me? Why can't I get over it?" Whatever you are experiencing, there is hope.

Confidential counseling can help you live life more effectively, confidently and happily. My practice, "Stress Management for Men" was profiled in "The Best of Albany," published in the Metroland newsweekly. A book I co-authored, "Stress Management," was a Book-of-the-Month selection.

Each of us holds within ourselves tremendous potential and an innate knowing of just what we need. I look at many symptoms as a creative, adaptive response to our environment that should be respected as such. Through positive connection with others, we can learn new ways of relating to our bodies, our spirits, and our world. I use a collaborative approach to treatment, with the belief that without your perspective and input, therapy will not be nearly as beneficial.

Are you tired of feeling like your emotions are running your life? Do you long to connect to your inner wisdom? Do you want to feel confident in speaking your truth? Imagine . . . feeling calm and grounded when confronting difficult situations. Have a clear sense of what obstacles you are facing and how to address them. Use your inner wisdom to guide your decisions. Build on your strengths. Learn new ways to manage your emotions. Feel truly seen and heard in a non-judgmental space.

Thank you for taking the first step and reading my profile. Choosing a therapist can be a scary and intimidating process. Hopefully, the below information will help you determine if I am the right fit for you.

WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have a lot of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety related to trauma. Our staff have specialized training in trauma work and the resulting issues that develop from experiential trauma including PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Dissociation, Self Injury and Suicidal Ideation.

Okay, so you are here, that’s the first step. Not so bad, right? I would be happy to help you with whatever it is you are working through. When we meet, I hope that you will find a safe place where you are free to be yourself, without judgement. Together we can develop a plan that will have you living your best life. I believe that YOU are the expert of your own life. My approach is integrative, incorporating different therapeutic techniques to make sure that your specific concern is addressed in the way most effective for you. Everyone is unique, and there is no one size fits all approach.

Beginning therapy can be a challenge, and finding a therapist who is the right fit for you may be an additional challenge. As a Psychotherapist, I specialize in management of Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship Issues, Depression, Personality Disorders, and Life Transitions. I believe that a variety of treatment approaches are needed to best serve each client. I take an eclectic and psychoanalytic approach, and practice Psychotherapy informed by concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. My role is to be both a "coach" and supporter.

I am not currently accepting new clients for therapy, though I am accepting clients for DWI Assessments.