Miles Matise, PhD, MDiv, NCC, LMHC, LMFT, CAC III, ACS
Associate Professor, Counseling and Psychology
College of Education
Dr. Matise is a professor of
Counseling and Psychology. He received his B.S. from The Citadel Military
College and has a Master’s of Divinity and M.S. in Community Counseling. He
did post-graduate work at The University of Northern Colorado, earning a
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision.
He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist (LMFT), a Certified Addiction Counselor (CACIII), and an Approved
Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
His primary research interests are in the areas of
spiritual development, contemporary issues facing families, and ecotherapy
as a modality for mental health. Dr. Matise actively publishes professional
articles and books related to his research.
As a counselor he specializes in the areas of identity crisis, spiritual growth and development. Along with writing and teaching, he counsels with individuals and couples:
"I am open to spiritually-attuned matters in counseling and am dedicated to educating, motivating, and communicating my belief that there is only one level of care- exceptional. I focus on prevention, accurate diagnosing- when necessary- and proactive treatment planning so that the counseling process promotes self-reliance and independence while empowering the client. I practice an evidenced-based client-focused approach to counseling where the relationship is the primary healing agent. Techniques are ancillary to the therapeutic relationship- not a substitute for- and only used when needed. My vision is to help others along their healing journey by providing a compassionate presence. 'My role is not to lead or follow, but to walk alongside those who are committed to learning about who they are and why they are here. My meaning is to help other’s find meaning through their own unique process of discovery.' Finding meaning and a sense of identity are what give people a purpose and hope to move forward in their life. This is a continuous process which needs re-visiting and remembering of who one was and who one is becoming. Psycho-therapy is a spiritual process in which, like the lotus flower, one's life unfolds through discipline and intentional reflection. Psych means 'soul' and psychotherapy is soul-work."