Dr. Miller is one of the few psychologists in San Diego certified as a cognitive therapist by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (www.academyofct.org). She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego in 1998. Dr. Miller then completed a two-year fellowship at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), where she remained as a faculty member for an additional three years. As faculty, Dr. Miller directed the childhood trauma program, which provided Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) for children and families. In Los Angeles, she also maintained a private practice with adults, adolescents, and children, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy.