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Kary Miller

Kary is a counselor with years of experience, and a distinct mix of skills including: individual counseling work, group facilitation, men’s work, corporate coaching experience and understanding the stressors of corporate executives, mediation and teaching.

Kary MillerKary works with clients to engage in the therapeutic counseling process and facilitating life change to regain personal restoration to individuals in all seasons of life.

He will engage you in a rigorous, heartfelt, and time-tested approach to work-life balance, career transitions, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD – first responder or other), sexual abuse/trauma, marriage/family issues, treating anxiety and depression along with other life challenges.


Background & Experience

Kary has a Masters in Counseling from Colorado Christian University, an undergraduate degree in Organizational Leadership from Trinity University, and attended Indiana University for an undergraduate degree in Music Education. He is co-founder of “RECLAIM” (reclaim4men.com) a men’s weekend workshop developed to serve men who have wounds from unwanted sexual experiences, sexual trauma or sexual abuse. Kary was also on staff at Willow Creek Community Church as a part of the Pastoral Response team.

Along with counseling, Kary continues his work in the corporate arena, consulting with organizations and executives across the U.S. and Europe. (www.whetstoneinc.com) He works with family businesses and corporations to develop next generations for leadership, and strategic planning, and cultural transformation. His focus is on coaching/consulting with senior executives and leadership teams towards individual and team effectiveness, and organizational strategic initiatives.

Degrees, Certifications and Membership
  • Masters in Counseling, Colorado Christian University
  • BA in Organizational Leadership, Trinity International University
  • Chi Iota Sigma – Counseling & Academic Honors Society
  • Sexual Trauma and Abuse certification – Seattle School of Psychology, Allender Center
  • CSAT – Certified Sexual Addictions Therapist (CSAT) – IITAP Mod 1
  • LifePlan® Certified Master Facilitator
  • JVIC career planning assessment – Facilitator
  • Kolbe Certified Consultant
  • DiSC Consultant
  • Paterson StratOp® Certified Facilitator
  • StrengthsFinder assessment – Facilitator
  • Barrett Cultural Values Assessments – certified consultant
  • Attended Coaches Training Institute, San Rafael, California
  • International Coaches Federation Member
  • American Counseling Association
  • Illinois Counselors Association
  • American Christian Counselors Association
  • International Coaches Federation

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You are not alone. There is a way out of old hurts, harm, and habits. A full and rich life is available to you through the therapeutic counseling process.

Testimonials

  • Kary is a good man. The word “good” can be read as a middling compliment – it is not. It is an assessment of his character, gifting, passion, commitment and heart for counseling work. He is a man whose goodness rings like a clarion call to life. He is kind, bold, and a man who knows how to speak to the deepest parts of our heart to expose our brokenness and invite us to the story of healing and redemption. He is honest, true to the heart, and kind. Kary has walked the hard path of his own life, and the hard paths of many others – he will walk with you into a goodness that is worth all the struggle.
    Dan B. Allender, Ph. D
  • This is one of the best things I’ve done for myself in my entire life. I have noticed monumental shifts in my life since I engaged in counseling. While change happens with small steps, my work with Kary helped me take the first of many steps towards me being my authentic self
    Zach S.
  • The compassion that Kary brings to his work is admirable. He was genuinely there for me, and obviously wanted me to make the most of counseling. He does this with complete kindness and compassion towards me, my past, my values, and my thought process. It allowed me to be vulnerable and kind to myself. I can’t thank Kary enough for this
    Jon S.
  • Kary has changed my life and I am eternally grateful. He's helped me gain a deeper understanding of self, vulnerability, shame, and my gifts. I've let go of relationships that didn't serve me and I’ve reconnected with authenticity and self-love thanks to my work with Kary.
    Isaac S.

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