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William "Peter" Miller

William "Peter" Miller, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions

  • CBT techniques
  • Client-centered work
  • Mindfulness tools

About William

William "Peter" Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and related concerns. He also supports issues like sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Peter uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. He leans on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside a client-centered stance. That means he listens first and helps people try practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on dialectical behavior strategies, existential questions, and mindfulness practices when those approaches fit.

People will find sessions that focus on real-life problems and usable tools. Peter often helps with communication problems, managing frustration, building coping skills for cravings or urges, and handling the everyday fallout of grief or relationship conflict. He describes counseling as a tool to make life more manageable and enjoyable.

His background includes a Master of Education in clinical and mental health counseling from Texas Tech University and work in settings that included parents, children, and adoption and foster-care families. More recently he has been working in addiction services while continuing to address mood concerns and anger.

In sessions he aims to be a conversational guide and sounding board. He helps people set goals, try exercises between meetings, and check what is or isn’t helping. Those who want clear steps and practical strategies for anger, stress, or substance challenges may find this approach useful.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Peter commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying concrete behavioral changes to reduce anger, anxiety, or depressive symptoms. Client-centered work prioritizes the person's experience and relies on listening, reflection, and collaborative problem solving.

He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness in practice. DBT-based skills teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practices help people notice triggers and respond with calmer choices rather than reacting on impulse.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will discuss goals, try specific skills, and adjust the approach based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that focuses on practical tools and clearer day-to-day handling of anger and stress.

The therapist's original profile did not specify which online session formats are offered. Confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so skills work can be practiced between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related problems does he help with?

He works with anger linked to relationships, workplace frustration, parenting stress, and the emotional side of addiction and grief.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and practical skills work.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He holds a Master of Education in clinical and mental health counseling and has three years of professional experience.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.

Which languages does he offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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