AUTHOR

Janice R. Miles LMFT

Licensing & Certifications:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Certified Family Trauma Professional

Professional Background

Janice R. Miles is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra University, and her Masters of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. In addition, she is a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, a Certified Family Trauma Professional, and a member of AAMFT and AASECT.

Professional Affiliations:

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists

Education:

M.Ed in Human Sexuality, Widener University
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Hofstra University
B.A. in Psychology, University of Massachusetts -Amherst

Areas of Focus

Janice R. Miles empowering parenthood supporting parents in developing effective parenting skills and navigating family dynamics with compassion and expertise.

Janice R. Miles uses the following therapy approaches:

Sex therapy
Trauma therapy
Family therapy

Sexual Trauma: Symptoms, Effects, & Treatments

Explore the impacts of sexual trauma and learn effective strategies for healing. This article offers compassionate guidance and worksheets.

September 9, 2020

Signs of Sexual Frustration and How to Cope With It

Signs of Sexual Frustration & How to Deal with It

Sexual frustration describes feelings of distress and agitation that arise from sexual dissatisfaction or the inability to fulfill the sexual arousal they experience. There may be a discrepancy in the amount and quality of the sexual activity a person is having compared to what they desire. Sexual frustration is a common experience and may affect people of any age, gender, sexuality, and relationship status.

September 9, 2020

Sensate Focus Therapy: How It Works & What to Expect

Sensate focus is a technique utilized in sex therapy that uses a series of structured touching exercises to help reduce sexual anxiety and negativity associated with sexual intimacy, and can improve communication between the couple. A sex therapist guides an individual or couple through assigned exercises over the course of six or more weeks, depending on the couple’s comfort level to remedy their difficulties.

September 9, 2020

What Are Paraphilias & Paraphilic Disorders?

The term paraphilia has been described as any sexual interest that is outside of “conventional” or “typical” sexual interests.

September 9, 2020