Dr. Timothy Miller, PhD, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(253) 777-1997 | [email protected]
With over 35 years of counseling experience, I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can take practical steps toward healing and lasting, positive change, with God’s help. My aim is for you to enjoy overall health and well-being – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. If you’re feeling stuck in your symptoms related to trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, abuse, or other challenges, hope and help are available. You don’t need to struggle alone. Take the first step toward recovery and growth today.
Federal Way – Mon & Tue
Tacoma – Wed & Fri
My Goal as a Christian Counselor
As your counselor, my goal is to help you understand the foundation of your symptoms and regain balance in your overall physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Together we will establish a customized treatment plan based on your personal goals and take practical steps with God’s help to achieve your desired outcomes.
What I Offer in Christian Counseling
During our first session together, we will determine if I am a good fit to work with you. I consider the first session my job interview. I will ask why you are seeking counseling at this time and why now. After our first session, we will identify your goal for counseling and a plan to help you achieve your goals. Each session will begin with a review of any homework from previous sessions and the results of the homework assigned. Next, we’ll cover any new events or symptoms since our last session and decide on a plan to address them. After identifying the primary issues, we will engage in the treatment of those concerns. Lastly, we will review the session and assign any new homework.
My Approach to Christian Counseling
God is the ultimate healer and provider of hope. Incorporating this belief with the gifts that God has given me to accomplish His will is vital to the healing process. I believe that God has given me the gifts to be a counselor and that I have a responsibility to use my gift to show His love for all.
Qualifications & Experience
I have a Ph.D. from Walden University, a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from City University Seattle, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Central Washington University I have been counseling for more than 35 years. I am also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for trauma.
My Call to Christian Counseling
I pursued a career in Christian counseling out of a sincere desire to help others and to follow His commandment to love others.
More About Me/On a Personal Note
I enjoy spending time with God every morning in prayer and reading His Word. I also enjoy spending time and going on walks and hikes with my Golden Labrador, Vincent. I like day hiking and spending time with my small group once a week. I love to spend time with my grandchildren.
Areas of Expertise/Specialties
- Abandonment and Neglect
- Anxiety
- Depression
- EMDR
- Grief and Loss
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Personal Development
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sexual Abuse
- Spiritual Development
- Trauma
Trauma
I specialize in the treatment of both complex and individual incident trauma with a bio-psychosocial approach. This means I help treat the neurological changes that occur as a result of trauma and design an individual approach for each client including modalities such as EMDR, Neuro-Scientific Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. By treating the foundation of the trauma, whether complex or individual event trauma, the associated symptoms of anxiety, depression, and somatic issues decrease as a result of addressing the causes of these symptoms.
Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.
Availability (by office location):
- Federal Way – Monday and Tuesday
- Tacoma – Wednesday and Friday
Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.
Insurance: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.
Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.