ABOUT Leslie
Hi, I’m Leslie Miller (she/her). I love my work as a therapist because I enjoy getting to know people and find deep satisfaction helping people make progress in their lives.
I love discovery, especially when it comes to understanding ourselves. As we understand how our minds work we can begin to discover what strategies work best for us. Studying psychology has helped me cultivate meaning in my life, confront challenges head on, and ultimately build healthier and stronger relationships.
We’re all in the process of growing, and I want to help you reach your potential.
Counseling Experience: Education and Specialized Training:
Counselor and educator at Discover Therapy PDX since 2021
4 years as a counselor in a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy clinic
3 years as a Grief Counselor with Hospice
5 years as a School Counselor in elementary schools
3 years as a student advisor for college students traveling abroad and exchange students
M.S. and Ed.S in Counseling with specialization in Couple and Family Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2008
BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 2006
Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Oregon (license #C4666)
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III (license # 19- R-03)
Specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, couple and family therapy, grief therapy, substance use issues, personality disorders, anxiety, children and adolescents, diversity and equity
Fun FAQs
Leslie has a twin sister (fraternal, not identical) who is also a therapist.
Leslie is originally from North Carolina and is in love with the Pacific Northwest.
Outside of Counseling and Teaching, Leslie enjoys trying something new with cooking, reading, exploring nature, art, music and spending time with her husband, Shane, friends and family.
