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Starting Spring 2025

Grief Support Group for Suicidal Loss

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Therapy with Annelise

Calmly direct therapy for teens and adults

Get to know me

My style is open, direct, and relaxed. I take a collaborative and integrative approach with clients and I regularly ask for client feedback on how they feel the therapeutic process is going. I try to make sure my clients have tangible things they can take with them from our time together. Therapy is meant to be a tool to aid in your journey and I will do my best to incorporate the techniques that are most helpful to you. My previous clients have described me as thoughtful, present, compassionate, and curious.

 

​I integrate several evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strategic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy. This combination allows me to tailor our work to your unique needs - helping you embrace your thoughts and feelings rather than fight them, while developing practical strategies for meaningful change. I bring a nurturing, empathetic approach that offers fresh insights and creates a supportive space for you to explore your challenges.​

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How can I help?

To learn more, request a consultation at no charge.

Teens

Social Anxiety, Work Anxiety

Depression

Addiction

Men's Issues

Career Transitions

Relationship Challenges

Parenthood

Grief/Loss/Suicidal Loss

Life Transitions: Divorce, Retirement, Job changes

Spiritual Issues and Religious Trauma

Autism Spectrum

 

My background

I have a Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, East Bay and a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Westmont College. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #131881.

 

Prior to starting my practice at Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute in Lafayette, I worked at Crisis Support Services of Alameda County for three years. There I counseled clients managing traumatic grief and loss, suicidal ideation, depression, and intrusive thoughts. I also helped clients develop boundaries, healthy social connections, and spirituality. I have worked with children and adolescents from elementary school to high school as well as adults in all stages of life. I also provided crisis counseling for the Alameda county Crisis Hotline and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Since licensure, I serve BAPTI's board of directors.

 

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Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute BAPTI

Annelise Miller
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #131881

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