Jill Miller, CSWA

She/Her | Clinical Social Worker Associate

At the heart of it all, I hold onto a hopeful vision: a world where people are actively healing, kinder to themselves, and less likely to harm others. If I can play even a small part in that transformation with you, it’s an honor I don’t take lightly.

I primarily work with people navigating chronic health conditions, as well as those healing from trauma, including childhood trauma, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and combat-related experiences. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodivergence-affirming, and deeply committed to accessibility in therapy.

Outside of the therapy room, my life is full of laughter, pets, and creativity. I’m raising a hilarious tween, keeping up with a sassy dog, a cool cat, and even a serene axolotl—all while tending to a jungle of indoor and outdoor plants. I love crafting usable art and find joy in the meditative process of making things with my hands. Humor, animals, and mindful pauses are my go-to sources of strength, and I often bring that same spirit of groundedness and compassion into my work with clients.

Currently Accepting New Clients In-Person & Online

Let’s Work Together
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How I Got Here

I’m a proud Portland native and a second-generation mental health therapist. Before stepping fully into this field, I spent 13 years as a massage therapist and mindfulness educator, specializing in Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) and guided meditation groups. Over time, I noticed how deeply trauma and chronic health conditions are connected—and realized that my scope of practice couldn’t take me as far as I wanted to go in helping people heal. That led me to pursue my Master of Social Work at Portland State University and grow into this work as a therapist.

A pivotal part of my story is also my own early experience with therapy—an experience that left me feeling dismissed and unseen. That memory still fuels my commitment to ensure no one who sits with me ever feels like their struggles aren’t “real” or worthy of care. I believe everyone deserves to be met with compassion and respect.

  • My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed. Alongside talk therapy, I often integrate mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and somatic practices to support healing. I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and I adapt our work to your needs and pace.

    I draw from a variety of holistic approaches, including:

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Mindfulness

    • Polyvagal Theory

    • Somatic Therapy

    • Strengths-Based Therapy

  • While I work with a variety of clinical concerns, some that I’m most passionate about include:

    • Anxiety

    • Autism

    • Chronic Illness & Pain

    • Identity Exploration

    • Sober Curious

    • Trauma

  • I work with a wide variety of clients across different ages, identities, and life experiences, including:

    • LGBTQIA+

    • Individuals with Disabilities

    • Veterans

  • Master’s in Social Work, Portland State University

    Clinical Social Worker Associate #A15790

    I am also a certified TRE (Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises) Trainer

Let’s Work Together!

If you find yourself connecting with what I’ve shared, I encourage fill out our online interest form and our admin team will reach out personally to learn more about what you're looking for and help match you with the right therapist. You also welcome to reach out to me directly at Jill@linkpdx.org with any questions you may have about me or how I work.

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