Janice Miles, LMFT

Janice R. Miles, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra University, and a Master of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. As an LMFT - a licensed specialist in marriage and family therapy - she is also certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and as a Certified Family Trauma Professional, and she maintains membership in AAMFT and AASECT.

Janice has worked in a variety of settings including in-home care, inpatient units, and outpatient clinics. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression, LGBT matters, family dynamics, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She additionally focuses on areas including BDSM and kink, communication problems, family of origin issues, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, sex addiction, sexual assault and abuse, sexual dysfunction, broader sexuality topics, and young adult issues.

Clinically, Janice employs cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor treatment to each person's goals. She emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental stance to build a strong therapeutic relationship and facilitate practical, effective change. Central to her perspective are the values of family, learning, and wellbeing - she believes that understanding family patterns helps people better understand themselves, and that that knowledge can guide healthier choices and a more satisfying life.