Therapist • Parent Coach • Happiness Consultant

Meet Brandon Miller, LCSW

Founder of Stillwater Mental Health Services, PLLC

I created Stillwater Mental Health Services, PLLC to serve as a steady, reflective space for teens and parents who are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands. Whether you are a teenager navigating the intense currents of social pressure and identity, or a parent feeling the quiet weight of burnout, my goal is to help you find your way back to a grounded, joyful life.

The work I do is deeply personal and grounded in nearly a decade of supporting individuals and families through stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, and identity exploration.  As a school social worker, I have had a unique understanding of the specific hurdles today's youth face, and I am dedicated to bridging the gap between parents and their children.

I don’t believe therapy should feel like a cold, clinical process. I bring my whole self to our sessions—often in a favorite hoodie or slouchie beanie—to ensure you feel seen, heard, and at home. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with the SPIRE model of happiness from my MA in Happiness Studies, focusing on whole-person well-being rather than just pathologizing symptoms.

My mission is to help you find that sense of calm and clarity again—not through more pressure, but through presence, compassion, and self-reflection.

My Life Beyond the Office

I believe a therapist’s best credential is a life well-lived. My path to founding Stillwater wasn't a straight line—it was a 50-year journey through roles as diverse as a door-to-door bookseller, a bank teller, a radio DJ, & a school social worker. I’ve learned that life brings both "Sunrise and Sea Monsters," and I’m here to help you navigate both.

What Anchors Me:

• Family: I’m a husband to my incredible wife and a dad to my two boys. I live the "parenting teens" reality every day—the joys, the hurdles, and everything in between.

• The SPIRE Lifestyle: I don’t just teach well-being; I practice it. Whether it’s my ritual of "Skies Before Screens" on my porch, camping, or an evening reset with the music of Deuter and my acupressure mat, I rely on the same Minimal Viable Interventions (MVIs) I share with my clients.

• Happiness Scholarship: With an MSW and an MA in Happiness Studies, I am a lifelong student of what makes life meaningful, even in seasons of grief and loss.

I bring my full, authentic self to our sessions so that you feel safe bringing yours. Let’s find your steady shore, together.