Find A Psychologist in Ellicott City, MD.

I have family members with chronic health conditions and I know firsthand the weight of the invisible burden of managing medical conditions. My approach as a Psychologist is compassionate and collaborative. I want you to feel safe and supported as we set out on a journey together. I firmly believe that YOU are the expert. I bring my training and experience, but you know what works for you and what is most important. Every technique I use with my patients is well researched and proven to help. Don't like talking about your feelings a lot? That's ok. We will find another way to make therapy work for you.

Miles Diller is a psychologist with over thirty years of experience with children, adolescents and adults, providing therapy, testing and diagnostic services for ADHD, learning, and other behavioral, emotional and social problems. He is certified in Gestalt, has trained and conducted research in cognitive behavioral therapy, and has experience in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT); he uses all of these approaches to help alleviate anxiety, depression, stress, and phase of life issues.

Psychologists are scientist/practitioners. That means we are aware of the results of research. I have particularly studied research into how people can become happier. I am always studying the latest information on healing trauma and relationship problems. My clients over the years have also taught me a lot. I am a good listener and will commit myself fully to our work together. I will be present with you and bring a wonderful tool box to my work! My greatest satisfaction is to see people becoming more fulfilled, feeling good about their lives, happier!

Thorough testing and brain mapping services, leading to elaborate and effective treatment plans! To fix problems, you must first understand them well. We provide highly instructive brain map reports through EEG analysis, and comprehensive neuropsychological or psychological evaluations, to identify what needs repair, and to lay out a treatment plan that is uniquely customized to each patient.

When I attempt to be of help to a client I bring to the table all the knowledge and skill I have acquired in earning a Ph.D. in psychology and many hours of additional formal training. However, this is only the beginning. I also bring to the table everything I have learned in many years of relating to people as therapist, friend, family member, group member, and psychotherapy client. What I know about my own humanity is more important that all of my formal training.

Understanding psychological growth and deviations from healthy developmental processes is essential in helping individuals and couples improve their situation. In my work, I make use of adaptational and motivational perspectives. Using adaptational strategies, I attend to how a client experiences, appraises, reacts, and copes with life stressors. The motivational perspective, on the other hand, attends to the fulfillment of physiological, security/safety, belongingness/love, esteem, and self-actualization or spiritual needs. It is not uncommon to be unaware of our deeper needs and motives, and the conflicts that exist between our needs and the actions used to satisfy them. In helping others, I tailor my approach to the client’s goals and needs.