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 people face, feel, and heal emotional wounds. Whether these stem from childhood abuse and neglect or from war-related trauma, I’ve developed a powerful skill set for transforming suffering into peace. Deep healing from PTSD is possible—though it often takes longer than we wish.
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As a trauma-focused clinician, I understand painful past experiences as the root of many challenges you may be facing today. Depression, anxiety, hypervigilance, overworking, suicidality, and more often arise from unresolved trauma. My work centers on understanding what brought you here and addressing the underlying cause. In the beginning, why we feel so bad often doesn’t make sense. We may believe we’re weak, defective, broken, or beyond hope. But the real question is not “What’s wrong with you?”—it’s “What happened to you?”
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Finding the right therapist is a crucial part of your healing journey. If you’re tired of traditional talk therapy and need something deeper, I encourage you to explore Root Cause Psychotherapy. Scroll down to learn more about the methods and modalities I use to support profound, lasting change.
SERVICES
Individualized Treatment
One-on-one, in-person sessions designed to explore what’s happening in your life and determine what’s needed to create real change. In this space, you’ll discover your strength to face your past and realize 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 by the mind. When I helped my best friend survive a mental health crisis at age 19, I became determined to understand what had gone wrong. I earned an undergraduate degree in neuroscience and went on to work in the clinical mental health field.
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I later returned to school for my master’s degree after experiencing my own trauma. Working with several exceptional therapists who used EMDR and IFS helped me restore my sense of inner peace. That healing showed me the immense power of good therapy, and I knew there was nothing more meaningful to dedicate my life to.
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Being a therapist is deeply important to me. When I get to know someone on a profound level, I’m able to understand what they’re experiencing and where they’re getting stuck. It’s an honor to help people move toward 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
