Elizabeth Miller, B.S., MA. Ed., LPCC-S, RPT: Florence
Starting therapy can be scary when you don’t know what to expect or who you will be talking with. Consistency and communication of what is coming ahead often isn’t present in the typical therapy setting from my experience. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and not just led by one party. Starting the session with a plan is often how I begin, but plans can change depending on what you bring to the session. It is your boat, I am just part of the crew aiding you on the path that leads you where you set your destination.
Growing up is hard. Being a teenager or young adult is hard. Being “different” is hard. But it doesn’t have to be without guidance and encouragement. I strive to be the person that I once needed when I was younger by being present and flexible while working with my clients.
Through metaphors, humor, and structure I strive to push young people to be the version of themselves that they feel they can be. Neurodivergency is often treated as solely a disability. You often find that you are surviving, but not living. I encourage clients to use their own differences and strengths to thrive in life. Direct communication and consistency between sessions is a norm in my sessions to decrease anxiety about being in the session itself.
Personal growth, independence, nonverbal cue awareness, communication skills, confidence, and social skills are often the focus of sessions. Navigating through building and maintaining friendships can be confusing, complicated, and emotional. Having a patient, helpful hand can make a huge difference. You don’t have to stay lost, misunderstand, and confused by your emotions and the world. I often tell clients that they “can do hard things” in session. Going to therapy often is the hard thing and that is okay.
I graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have since gained the LPCC-S level of counseling licensure and hold an RPT licensure. I have spent extensive time after graduation learning about how Autism and ADHD impact others along with how to best serve this population. I have earned certification in Aut-Play and Child-Centered Play Therapy. I am currently working to expand my knowledge on transitioning neurodivergent individuals into the world independently where possible through seeking new information and therapy approaches.
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