Our counselors offer counseling for teens in Salem, OR

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across the lifespan. My background includes school-based counseling, grief and loss work, medical social work, hospice care, and community reentry support. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, bereavement, trauma, anxiety, depression, and complex life stressors using a strength-based, trauma-informed approach.

I earned my master’s degree in social work from Portland State University. My clinical experience spans healthcare, home health, hospice, and correctional settings, including work with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated adults. I utilize evidence-based, client-centered practices that emphasize collaboration, resilience, and practical skill-building.

I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel respected and empowered to show up authentically. Together, we build insight, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, sustainable change. If you are seeking support during a challenging season, I welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Alphia Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in social services and 2 years in mental health. She has spent her career striving and advocating to meet the needs of children and families. Alphia specializes in treating concerns including behavioral issues, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, trauma, and abuse. Alphia seeks to help others see their potential and view challenges as growth opportunities. She works with clients of all ages and has experience as a crisis prevention intervention trainer and circle of security parenting program facilitator.

Alphia received her Master's in Social Work from the Dominican University of River Forest, Illinois. She individualizes treatment and uses a variety of models such as solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and mindfulness.

Alphia will join you on your journey to discover the barriers that have blocked your path and assist you in clearing the path for a new way of thinking and feeling. She understands that you may be unsure of what's next. Alphia will work with you to discover the path to fulfillment.