- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Troy
Troy J Miles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 16 years of clinical experience. He sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, and related problems including blended family issues.
He uses straightforward talk and goal-focused work. Sessions often include practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what clients are experiencing.
Troy has a background in clinical assessment and community outreach, including co-founding an addiction recovery program. That work informs his approach to substance-related concerns and to people dealing with repeated setbacks.
When trauma is central, he integrates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing into treatment plans. Mindfulness techniques are used to reduce stress and to help people notice patterns without getting swept up in them.
He describes his style as direct and goal-oriented while keeping conversations nonjudgmental. Clients can expect sessions that aim to identify specific steps for change and to build skills for coping with life transitions and family adjustments.
To begin, the site process asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. This helps clarify priorities and lets Troy propose an initial plan based on the person’s goals and circumstances.
How Troy’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on understanding the person’s experience and helping them clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing new ways of responding. In online work CBT often includes homework, brief skill practice, and step-by-step problem solving. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories and symptoms related to trauma through a structured protocol that can be shared and discussed in sessions.Choosing an approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those priorities. That plan can be adjusted over time as needs change or as certain techniques prove more or less helpful.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins between in-person visits. They also let clients use shorter or longer blocks as needed, and support doing homework or mindfulness practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, client-centered work, or EMDR elements to the online setting to focus on practical change and symptom relief.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with related to blended families?
He helps individuals facing blended family issues such as merging routines, loyalty conflicts, co-parenting friction, and parenting strain.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is direct and goal-oriented, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience in mental health practice, including work in assessment and community outreach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him through the site?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.