About Dr. Stephanie Miller
Background
Dr. Stephanie Miller, Ph.D., LPC-S, CCTP, is a clinical and forensic provisionally licensed psychologist under the supervision of Leah York, Ph.D. Dr. Miller specializes in trauma, psychological assessment, and the intersection of mental health and the legal system. She is licensed as a Professional Counselor Supervisor in Arizona and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, and practices as a Service Extender in Idaho. Her work blends clinical depth, diagnostic precision, and compassionate understanding of human experience. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (specialization in Forensics), Dr. Miller’s scholarship includes research on sexual assault survivors’ experiences with victim advocates, reflecting her longstanding commitment to trauma-responsive care and survivor-centered practice. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and counseling, along with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, giving her unique insight into both clinical and legal perspectives.
Clinical and Forensic Experience
Dr. Miller has extensive experience conducting psychological evaluations for autism, ADHD, learning disorders, trauma-related conditions, mood disorders, and complex diagnostic presentations. She provides immigration-related evaluations, military nexus documentation, and forensic assessments involving competency, mitigation, and legal psychology questions. Her reports are known for their clarity, defensibility, and applicability across clinical, educational, and legal settings.
In addition to her testing work, Dr. Miller provides therapy services for adults, with particular specialization in first responders, veterans, law enforcement, and individuals with complex trauma histories. She integrates psychodynamic therapy with Accelerated Resolution Therapy, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based strategies to provide holistic individualized healing.
Law Enforcement & Military Background
Before founding her private practice, Dr. Miller worked extensively alongside law enforcement, including serving as a law liaison in a co-responder unit, providing mental-health consultation to police departments, participating in crisis intervention and diversion programs, and critical incident debriefs.
Her career also includes over a decade of service in the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a Victim Advocate, Resiliency Training Officer, and Mental Health Technician — roles that involved supporting service members, conducting mental-health training, consulting on trauma response, and guiding sexual trauma survivors through reporting procedures.
Academic and Professional Teaching Roles
Dr. Miller frequently provides professional training and is invited to present at conferences and educational events nationwide including:
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Women of Law Enforcement Conference
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Capitol Hill mental-health policy briefing
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Arizona State University
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UT Austin
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University of North Texas
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Arlington Police Department
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Fort Worth Police Department Training Academy
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JPS Hospital
Her training topics have included:
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Trauma and micro-traumas in law enforcement
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PTSD and occupational stress
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Identifying neurodivergence
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Intergenerational trauma and epigenetics
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Mental-health risk factors in public-safety professions
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Distinguishing neurodivergence, trauma, and developmentally appropriate misbehavior
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Treating first responders and veterans in the counseling setting
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Differential diagnostics
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Best practices for law enforcement addressing mental health in the community
Dr. Miller regularly presents for law enforcement agencies, universities, conferences, clinical groups, and legal professionals. If you would like to request Dr. Miller for a presentation, training, or speaking engagement, click below or call 432-355-8350.