Root Cause Psychotherapy
with Alec Miller
Alec does most of his work with Deer Hollow Recovery, an intensive trauma treatment center in Draper, Utah. He has limited availability for private clients in his office in Millcreek off Highland Drive.
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For PHP/IOP services: deerhollowrecovery.com
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Outpatient private practice inquiries: alec@rootcausepsychotherapy.com
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Welcome
I specialize in helping folks face, feel, and heal emotional wounds. ​Whether these are childhood wounds from abuse and neglect or flashbacks from war trauma, I have built a powerful skill set for helping transform suffering into peace. It always takes longer than we want, but deep healing from PTSD is possible.
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I am a trauma-focused clinician which means I see our painful past experiences as the root of the issues you're facing today. Whether it is depression, anxiety, hypervigilance, overworking, suicidality or more, I work to understand what lead your here and to treat that cause. At the beginning of this journey why we feel so bad often doesn't make sense. We think we're weak, defective, broken, or even beyond hope. The questions is NOT what is wrong with you, it is what HAPPENED to you. ​
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Finding the right therapist for you is a crucial part of the healing journey. If you're tired of traditional talk therapy and need something more I suggest you give Root Cause Psychotherapy a try. Scroll down for the methods and modalities I use to do deep work. ​
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SERVICES
Individualized Treatment
One on one in-person sessions to deeply understand what is happening in your life and determine what we need to do to make change. Here you will learn that you have the strength to face your past and that deep healing is possible.
Therapy
Welcome to psychotherapy with Alec. It is an honor to work with each and every client.
My Job is to:
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Create a comfortable place for you to share
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Provide education to help you understand what is going on emotionally
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Maintain safety by pacing how fast we dive into trauma work
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Help you to be open and honest with yourself in deep and genuine way
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Give feedback and share observations about what's going on
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Earn your trust and help you create the change you need
Your Job is to:
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Be willing to be uncomfortable
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Be open to connecting with parts of yourself that you avoided before
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Bring as much courage and vulnerability to this process as you are able to
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Understand that change takes time, and also that change is possible
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Be open to allowing me to earn your trust
My Story
I've always been fascinated with the mind. When I helped my best friend survive a mental health crisis at age 19 I had to find out what had gone wrong. I received an undergraduate degree in neuroscience then went to work in the clinical mental health field.
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I returned to school for a master's degree only after I experienced my own trauma. I healed by working with several fantastic therapists who used EMDR and IFS to restore my sense of inner peace. This showed me the immense power of good therapy, and I knew there was nothing more important I could dedicate my life toward.
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Being a therapist is incredibly meaningful to me. When I get to know someone on a deep level I have an ability to understand what they are going through and where they are getting stuck. It's an honor for me to help people move towards the lives they want to live.
Trainings & Certifications
Clinical Experience
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Nationally Certified Counselor 2019
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EMDR Trained Clinician 2020
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ART Trained Clinician 2022
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IFS Informed Therapist 2023
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Advanced IFS Training 2024
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Utah State Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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Trauma Therapist at Deer Hollow Recovery for First Responders with PTSD
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Residential Treatment Primary Therapist for Corner Canyon Health Center
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Outpatient Mental Health Counselor for Catholic Community Services
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Wilderness Therapy Field Instructor for Evoke
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Homeless Youth Advocate for Volunteers of America
Education
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Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Bastyr University
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Graduate Internship with Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
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Bachelor's of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from UC San Diego
Get in Touch
For PHP/IOP services: deerhollowrecovery.com
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Outpatient private practice inquiries: alec@rootcausepsychotherapy.com
Outpatient Therapy Office:
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4190 S. Highland Dr. Suite 112
Millcreek, Utah 84124
STRess reduction tools
The following are selected tools for reducing acute stress and anxiety. I suggest trying each one to see which works best for you. ​​​​​​​​​
15 Minute Guided Visualization by Dr. Kristin Neff
Soften, Soothe, and Allow
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for more guided meditations resources visit Palouse Mindfulness
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Stress Reduction Tapping for more information and tutorials visit:
The Quick Coherence Technique from the HeartMath Institute
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a 2 minute practice to release tension and restore the heart/brain connection
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for more information and exercises visit the HeartMath Institute
Let Sound and Frequency Calm Your Nerves must listen with headphones to get the calming effect, listen to it for 15 minutes as you go to bed
Physically Calm Your Body with Progressive Muscle Relaxation
