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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Upcoming Programs & Events

Dance for Mental Health Class *Registration Open!*July 3 - July 31

Dance to connect your body, mind, and spirit! Often these elements of being a human person are split apart due to daily life tasks, stressful experiences…

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Ethics in Business 2025 *Registration Coming Soon*September 18

The 2025 Ethics in Business awards ceremony will retain the familiar process of announcing an award recipient and celebrating local ethical business practices. This year…

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Silent Samaritan Luncheon *Registration Coming Soon*November 7

Support our mission of women helping women at this year’s Silent Samaritan Luncheon!

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