- Guilt and shame
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About David
David Miller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, and issues linked to identity, relationships, and self-esteem. He also notes a focus on guilt and shame and related struggles.
He approaches conversations in a direct, practical way. Sessions tend to focus on what matters now - thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that affect daily life. He uses techniques that encourage noticing feelings without getting overwhelmed and learning small changes that make routines easier.
A few common topics he addresses are communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, and the strain of midlife transitions. He also helps people who feel isolated or who are questioning sexuality or life purpose. These are handled with attention to the person’s goals and timing.
David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people relate differently to painful emotions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person’s experience. Motivational Interviewing informs how he supports readiness for change.
He invites practical steps over grand statements. He asks about what someone wants to do differently and then tries methods that can be practiced between sessions. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform button.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is often useful for persistent guilt or shame that keeps someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides concrete steps to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness Therapy supports noticing internal experiences in the moment and can reduce reactivity to shame or anxiety.David treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those aims. That plan can change as work progresses and as different techniques prove helpful.
The platform instructions ask new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The therapist and client can discuss practical session arrangements when booking, so confirm the available session options before you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments and can allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on guilt and shame and related topics.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses ACT and mindfulness to change how people relate to painful feelings and CBT to identify thoughts that keep those feelings active. The work aims to shift responses rather than erase emotion.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a therapist working with adults on mood, relationship, and identity issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and practices in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost and payment model?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.