Our Team: Counselors

Deborah Miller, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Deborah is a licensed professional counselor and holds a master’s with honors in clinical mental health counseling from Messiah University and is certified in Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy. She also has a bachelor’s in sociology from Wheaton College. Debbi has many years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, incarceration and poverty. She has worked with addiction and substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, abuse and trauma, and parenting and relationship issues. Debbi incorporates cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and person-centered approaches in her work. She uses creativity, spirituality and humor in establishing rapport with clients. By creating safe and sacred spaces in the counseling experience, she helps individuals see the inherent value in themselves. Debbi is open and affirming to all individuals including those who identify as LGBTQ+.

 

Publications:

Crawling Before We Can Run – Samaritan Center Blog

Wisdom in Unexpected Places – Samaritan Center Blog

Life Is Rico – Samaritan Center Blog

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