Rick Miller LICSW

About

Rick Miller is a clinical social worker in private practice in Boston and on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He is the author of Unwrapped: Integrative Therapy with Gay Men … the Gift of Presence (2015). In addition, he is a contributing author to For Couples: Ten Commandments for Every Aspect of Your Relationship Journey (2012).

Rick developed the curriculum on hypnotherapy with gay men that is used by both the Milton Erickson Institute of Mexico City and the National Autonomous University of Mexico, also in Mexico City.

Rick has and active national and international schedule, including having been a guest lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, and serving on the faculties of the International Society of Hypnosis, the Brief Therapy Conference, the American Group Psychotherapy Association, Harvard Medical School, the Psychotherapy Networker, and most recently, the Couples Conference.

Books by Rick Miller LICSW

Recent Posts

What Straight Therapists Need To Know About Gay Male Clients

Many straight therapists hesitate to engage with gay male clients... but the acceptance and support from a heterosexual clinician can be enormously healing. Here's how!

Does Retail Therapy Count as "Real" Therapy?

We all have our own personalities, preferences, and quirks, and they should all be reflected in our styles. Finding your style can lead to increased self-esteem and confidence.

The Importance of Asking Questions

My dog's misdiagnosis taught me everything about the trust we put in our healthcare providers and how we are our own best advocates.

Traveling Alone While Gay

Even as a therapist, it was a challenge for me to plan a vacation alone when my husband was elsewhere. Here's how I ensured my psychological well-being.

You’re More Than Just a Therapist's Noon Appointment

If you think you’re “just” your therapist’s midday appointment, know you are much more than that. When a client dies, we grieve. A lot.

When Couples Go to Therapy After Infidelity

While no one will say that infidelity is a good thing for a relationship, it can show areas that need work and ultimately help the couple become stronger.

If You’re Gay, Should You See a Gay Therapist?

Should gay people automatically seek out a gay therapist to work with? Possibly... but not necessarily.

For Many, Holidays Were Never Picture-Perfect

Preparing yourself for the winter holiday season can alleviate anxiety, especially when difficult family dynamics are anticipated.

Gay Men on Saying Goodbye to Queen Elizabeth

Personal Perspective: Odd though it may seem to many, the recent loss of the queen of England hit gay men particularly hard. Why?

Hidden Mentors: Sophie Freud and Me

Personal Perspective: Sophie Freud was a daunting and sometimes heretical professor. And she changed my life.