Clinicians on the Couch: 10 Questions with Therapist Ali Miller

Every month we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how clinicians from all over the world work and live. They share everything from the toughest part about being a therapist to the most rewarding. They also reveal the biggest obstacle for clients, along with the one thing they wish they knew. Plus, they share whether they’d travel the same professional path again, and how they personally cope with stress. And there’s a whole lot more! This month we’re happy to feature Ali Miller, MA, MFT, a psychotherapist in private practice in Berkeley and San Francisco, Calif. She helps adults live more authentic, empowered, and connected lives through psychotherapy, couples counseling and women’s therapy groups. Miller also provides trainings and consultation to helping professionals on “Nonviolent Communication in the Therapeutic Setting,” as well as sharing Nonviolent Communication through public and private workshops. With a passion for self-compassion, she created a website called “Befriending Ourselves: Resources for Inner Peace and Compassionate Self-Care”: www.BefriendingOurselves.com. Her practice website is www.AliMillerMFT.com. 1. What’s surprised you the most about being a therapist? There’s an endless amount to learn! There are so many different approaches to therapy, and new approaches are being developed all the time. A client’s experience with one therapist can be totally different than with another therapist, not only because each therapi...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinicians on the Couch Disorders General Psychology Psychotherapy Self-Help Treatment Ali Miller Carl Rogers Cheri Huber Family therapy Four Noble Truths Marshall Rosenberg Need Nonviolent Communication Private Practice se Source Type: news