Keith Miller, LICSW
PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY AND INTRODUCTION
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and a therapist/coach of Self-Leadership using the Internal Family Systems Model. I have worked in mental health and psychotherapy for eight years in a variety of settings and have trained closely with nationally renowned experts in the fields of individual and couples psychotherapy. I am co-author of research appearing in the journal Addictive Behaviors (2005).
My graduate degree is from Virginia Commonwealth University and I hold an undergraduate degree in religious studies.
Out-of-the-classroom training is important for any therapist to be effective and I have high standards for maintaining post-graduate, experiential training and professional review of my work throughout the year. I also think it is important that you know I am committed to maintain my own personal discipline of sitting regularly my own therapist. It always has the effect of stretching me, showing me how hard it really is to take the risk of investing in your own personal growth and also how deeply rewarding it is to stick with it.
I also consider myself fortunate to be married to someone who has been willing to labor with me–in the trenches of marriage therapy at times–to shape our relationship when it needs shaping and rest when it’s time to rest. More than any degree or gold-star training ever will, the continuous act of attempting to love and be loved by one person challenges all of my best faculties and adds a fine point to so many of the relationship tools that I offer to others. All of it yields in me a steady crop of confidence, compassion, and hope for others who seek personal and relationship growth.
An important asset I bring to my work is my awareness of how to flexibly respond to what you need by inviting your feedback and having a comfort with changing course when needed.
A therapy relationship is a weird animal. It isn’t just personal, the way you usually have personal relationships, and it isn’t just professional the way you normally have professional relationships. I am always glad to hear when someone has benefited from the professional aspect of our relationship such the tools we used to achieve a goal or make a difficult change. And yet I consider it the highest compliment to hear clients tell me they were able to sense in me my own humanness, care, and warmth.
I share the the joys and challenges of marriage, parenting, and growing a garden with my wife of eleven years.
FEES AND PAYMENT:
STANDARD FEES FOR KEITH MILLER, LICSW:
50 minute session — $175
80 minute session — $265 (80 minute sessions are recommended for couples)
Payment is preferred at the beginning of each session whether or not you are submitting insurance claims. We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover, checks, and cash. Checks or cash are the preferred ways of payment. All checks should be made payable to Keith Miller, LLC.
APPOINTMENT HOURS:
Monday – Friday, 10am-3:00pm
INSURANCE: Because we are licensed as professional social workers and counselors, our professional services do qualify for patient reimbursement under most insurance plans. Coverage varies widely from policy to policy, so you may want to review your benefits to determine your expected reimbursement.
Most insurance companies will not reimburse specifically for “marriage counseling,” “couples counseling,” or “relationship counseling.” The procedure code I use for couples that is generally reimbursable is called “conjoint psychotherapy.” This procedure code is 908.47. Use this language when inquiring with your insurance about reimbursement for couples counseling.
My services are provided directly to you, and your payment is made directly to me at the time of each session. If you decide to use your insurance, you can file for reimbursement with your insurance carrier, using the statement we will provide.
However, before making the decision to use your insurance coverage to reimburse you for therapy, please consider the following:
Confidentiality: All insurance companies require some information about the reason for psychological treatment in order to process your claim. In addition, managed care plans often require detailed information regarding the problem for which you are seeking help, history, symptoms, family life, work life, and so on. The information is entered into increasingly large information systems, and current regulations are not strong in protecting confidentiality.
Control of Treatment: Managed care companies may use the information to decide if treatment is medically necessary, what kind of therapy is approved, and, later, if it should continue. Many of the insurance company employees who make these decisions have limited training, and of course have never met with you.
Psychiatric Diagnosis: Health insurance is designed to pay for the treatment of illness. Therefore, a psychiatric diagnosis code must be given before most insurance companies will pay.
CANCELLATION AND INCLIMATE WEATHER POLICY
Since the scheduling of an appointment involves the reservation of times specifically for you, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required for re-scheduling or canceling an appointment. Unless we reach a different agreement, the full fee will be charged for sessions missed without such notification. Most insurance companies do not reimburse for missed sessions.
In inclimate weather the cancellation policy is in effect unless the federal government is closed.
FORMS FOR NEW CLIENTS
I look forward to meeting with you very soon. Please complete the forms and bring them to the first session or take the first few minutes of your session to fill them out after I greet you in the waiting area.
The following two forms are REQUIRED for meeting with Keith Miller:
CLIENT_CLINICAN_AGREEMENT_FORM
Client_Data_Form_and_Consent_for_Care
The following forms are OPTIONAL and used only when needed
CREDIT_CARD_AUTHORIZATION_FOR_SERVICES_FORM
Consent for Release of Information
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