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'''Degrees/Licenses Held''' MFT-I<br />
'''Contact Information:''' Tel - 310-776-5102 Website - [http://www.thethingaboutchange.com/ www.thethingaboutchange.com]<br />
'''Number of years in practice:''' 4 years<br />
'''Number of years in practice with patients who have TMS:''' 4 years<br />
'''Number of patients you have seen who have had TMS:''' a dozen as a clinician and many more as a coach before I became a therapist <br />
'''What is your association to the TMS community?:''' I have been an active member of the TMShelp.org website for a number of years as a sufferer of TMS. I am familiar with Dr. Schecter’s work, Dr. Schubiner’s online program, Dr. Brady’s writings and many other TMS professional’s contributions. I attended the TMS Symposium for professionals at UCLA in 2010.<br />
'''Have you ever suffered from TMS?''' Yes. I have had a myriad of symptoms over the years. I may be representative of a type of TMS client for whom the symptom imperative is rampant and aggressive! To list a few issues: back pain, shoulder pain, nerve pain, dizziness, migraines, numbness, tooth pain, IBS, stomach aches, acne, psoriasis, anxiety symptoms.<br />
'''Are you able to conduct therapy sessions over the phone?''' At this time, I am only able to conduct therapy in my office and coaching via Skype. If you have an interest in coaching sessions with TMS, please contact me. They can be a wonderful adjunct to the work you do on your own or with a therapist.<br />
'''What insurance plans do you currently accept?''' I provide all my clients with a super-bill for insurance. <br />
'''Do you have a sliding scale of payment for people who are not covered by insurance?:''' Yes. I’d be happy to talk to a potential client about payment options.<br />
'''What have you done to educate yourself about TMS, and what plans do you have for further education about TMS?:''' I continue to read literature on TMS and am planning on going to the next symposium for TMS in 2013. I am constantly looking for ways to incorporate new modalities into dealing with TMS such as psychodrama. <br />
'''As we are going to post your answers on the TMS Wiki, feel free to write some text to introduce yourself:''' Hello, My name is Andrew Miller. I am a registered Marriage Family Therapist Intern (MFTI) and a TMS/PPD sufferer. I have over a decade of experience with TMS as both a patient and as a clinician. As a clinician, I received my Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Los Angeles. Incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness and psychodramatic techniques, I have helped my clients reduce TMS/PPD symptoms, more masterfully deal with difficult emotions, and more skillfully cope with life’s adversity. Currently I work in private practice in Beverly Hills and run groups at treatment centers across Los Angeles.