Efia Miles LCSW

I have spent the better part of the last 12 years providing therapy to people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, health-related problems, going through crisis and many other things that can cause someone to feel out of control, helpless or hopeless. We all have strengths despite what we've been through, so I try to help you find out what those are to help you get through what is causing distress now and can be utilized going forward to improve your quality of life.

I tend to utilize treatment methods that are based in cognitive-behavioral therapy because my clients have had success with these, but I do not 'prescribe' particular treatment modalities based on any diagnosis since a one-size-fits-all mentality does not work in therapy. I prefer to get to know my clients a bit before we agree on what works best for them and that may include CBT and any combination of other methodologies, including prolonged exposure, cognitive processing and narrative therapy. If we agree that it may be helpful, I also conduct eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) which is a great way to help someone overcome autonomic responses to traumatic events.

• Georgia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSW005814