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People possess the potential to thrive and do what they want in life with just a little reassurance, prompting, reminding, and encouragement. I love sharing my own strategic creativity and insights.”

Rick Miller, LICSW

It's all about relationships

Rick Miller, LICSW, has dedicated his 40-year career to motivating people to change and inspiring them to find optimism inside themselves. Through his work as a psychotherapist, public speaker, podcaster, workshop presenter, interviewer, and author, he helps individuals, couples, groups, and others connect—and thrive—together.

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Author of the first-ever workbook for male couples

Rick has found this work in ever-increasing demand. There’s a specific challenge for men around being vulnerably expressive with one another. Being independent and strong comes so much more easily to us than acknowledging what might be viewed as “softer” emotions; our culture supports strength in men and belittles deep internal vulnerability or insecurity. Rick outlines ways of transcending some of those difficulties and accessing strong communication and well-being as a couple.

Available April 17

Rick has received accolades for his work in many different areas

He received the Greatest Contribution to Clinical Social Work from the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, recognizing his international reach teaching and writing about the LGBTQ+ community.
He received the Greatest Contribution to Clinical Social Work from the Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, recognizing his international reach teaching and writing about the LGBTQ+ community.
He is the 2025 recipient of the Creative Visionary Award from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod based on his years of contributions through coaching cohorts of artists and on how he has incorporated his own creative endeavors into his work.
He is the 2025 recipient of the Creative Visionary Award from the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod based on his years of contributions through coaching cohorts of artists and on how he has incorporated his own creative endeavors into his work.
He was a speaker at the TEDx Talk for Provincetown, Massachusetts, in which he outlined the antecedents and goals of his groundbreaking work in identifying the critical central nature of the bond between mothers and their gay sons.
He was a speaker at the TEDx Talk for Provincetown, Massachusetts, in which he outlined the antecedents and goals of his groundbreaking work in identifying the critical central nature of the bond between mothers and their gay sons.
His first documentary film, Mom, I Have Something to Tell You, for which he was director and executive producer, won an award in the Best Shorts Competition and continues to do the rounds of film festivals.
His first documentary film, Mom, I Have Something to Tell You, for which he was director and executive producer, won an award in the Best Shorts Competition and continues to do the rounds of film festivals.

Gay Sons & Mothers

One of the most significant themes in Rick’s work is the exploration of the bond between gay sons and their mothers. Over the course of his own life as a gay son and of his clinical work he has discovered that mothers can transcend cultural and religious barriers to love and accept their sons for who they are.

This is particularly true in the context of families with conservative political and/or religious backgrounds.

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Rick has been pursued by many presenters, show hosts, and producers based on his expertise in couples work and the LGBTQ+ community. Publications have sought his “take” on news-related events as he is an intelligent and reliable source of information. His fresh, practical ideas appeal to large and disparate audiences.

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Rick's articles and books

Rick writes practical, insightful books and articles that empower people, offering strategies for growth and meaningful transformation in both personal and professional lives.

Psychology Today

How gay men can “unwrap” themselves from what stands between them and optimum mental health.

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Medium

Blending insights from psychotherapy and the arts community, articles encourage readers to break down barriers

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Psychotherapy Networker

Insights, interviews, and a few secrets from some of the “masters” of the psychotherapy world.

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Mindfulness Tools for Gay Men in Therapy

Worksheets, exercises, and mindfulness scripts to help therapists successfully treat their gay clients.

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Unwrapped: Integrative Therapy with Gay Men

A detailed description of gay male experiences, providing theory and hypnotic exercises, and also tips for the therapist.

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Opening Up: A Workbook for Male Couples

A self-guided workbook to help male couples enhance communication and rediscover joy in each other.

Available April 17
Rick Miller brought dynamic support to our family in a time of crisis. I was struck by his openness and warmth from the moment we met, and my admiration for his professionalism and skill grew as he navigated different personalities and met differing needs in a complex situation.
LSFamily Consultation
Rick Miller is an inspired colleague and collaborator—he enhances my practice with shared clients as well as with my own private clients. He holds patients and colleagues alike with a fine touch. Rick is remarkable for his incisive intellect, big heart, and deep insight into attachment. He thinks outside of the box, has an essential sense of humor and joie de vivre as he helps people change their lives for the better day in and day out. Not to mention that he is an internationally acclaimed author and educator. My professional life is so much the better for having Rick in it.
KGPsychiatrist
Rick has been an incredible cornerstone for both of us through what can only be described as an amicable - and inevitable- separation. His simultaneous kindness and caring for two very different people with very different points of view is a gift. His ability to give a “push” exactly when it’s necessary, and offer protection when it was needed is also invaluable. Thank you Rick for letting things follow the natural course and providing a carefully curated and guided tour, a safe place necessary to navigate this kind of painful change & evolution.
CDCouples work
Rick is force infused with creative spirit, generosity of soul, and vision that spans dimensions. Thanks for giving so much of your heart to this precious life of yours and touching others, me included.
EBRetreat participant
Rick's exceptional skills as a therapist shine through when he is supporting other therapists as a clinical consultant. He provides validation and empathic support while also knowing the right time to challenge beliefs and provide clarity. Most importantly, Rick truly cares about the people he supports and is able to maintain this compassion with boundaries that feel safe and authentic.
BBConsultation group member
It has been a privilege to collaborate with Rick on Gay Sons and Mothers endeavors for the past seven years. He has a vision that is easy to support, one that benefits so many who need validation.
PANon profit board member
I could listen to Rick all day long... his generosity, his content, his voice turns stone into water, and reminds us all about the importance of humanity.
KSWorkplace Training
Rick Miller gave an amazing presentation. It was truly a session of learning and healing, we can’t thank Rick enough for this spectacular presentation! His talk rated the highest score of any of our speakers. His work needs to be heard all over the world!
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