Jere Miller
associate Therapist
Compassionate Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, and Life’s Challenges
BIO Whether you’re confronting anxiety, depression, or just trying to make sense of life’s complexities, I’m here to offer support, guidance, and tools for lasting change. Sometimes the weight of stress, sadness, worry or struggles in navigating difficult situations show up in life unexpectedly. As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in helping individuals find clarity, peace, and strengthen resilience in the face of life’s toughest challenges.
Catholic Charities - New Hope Counseling Service Intern Therapist 2023-2024
As a therapist trainee, I maintained a client list of 10 clients each week. Clinical services included personal, couple and group therapy. Non-clinical services such as notes, payments, and file maintenance were provided to the agency in a timely, accurate manner.
World Health Organization-Columbia University Center for Global Mental Health International Advisory Board Member 2015-2023
As an international advisory board member, I support the objectives of the Center both programmatically and philanthropically. Traveling globally as a Center ambassador to promote advocacy, research and training initiatives, I also am a learner of global thought leaders in the mental health field.
WHO-Columbia University Council for the Advancement of Global Mental Health Research Chair, 2019-Present
Established and chaired The Council for the Advancement of GMH Research. The Council is a network of nearly 100 global council members who meet annually to study mental health topics and latest research. The Council supports innovative research projects in the form of small grants. These projects are selected and mentored by Columbia faculty to facilitate innovations to change the landscape of mental health.
Global G.L.O.W. (Girls Leading Our World) Advisory Board Member
Global G.L.O.W. approaches social change through educating and equipping girls with leadership skills. Global G.L.O.W works with schools and nonprofits in 23 countries including the US and in Southern California. Curriculum focus on outcomes of self-advocacy, wellbeing, educational engagement, economic opportunities and community impact.
100 Women Who Care Chair 2016-2019
I established an Orange County, California chapter of this international non-profit organization. This philanthropy group of 100 women meets four times a year and listens to proposals from three, already- established 501(c)(3) charities who focus their activities in the local community. The selected charity is awarded a $10,000 grant to boost their efforts. Due to the successful impact of this group, I was a nominated finalist for “Woman of Influence” award in Orange County.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Center Director, 2013-2015
Hired to lead a busy Newport Beach learning center. As director, I oversaw 40 clinicians and employees; instruction of 200 students; communications with parents and professionals; and achievement of revenue goals and budget. When I was hired, the center was in the top 20 (revenue) for 150+ centers. When I left, the center was in the top two of 150+ centers. The most important aspect was overseeing that students received quality therapy.
Other Leadership / Work Experience
Educator/Reading Specialist 2003-2024, Tokyo, Japan; and Orange County, California Professional Development Speaker, Tokyo, Japan; and Orange County, California
Chaired the Fundraising and Development Committee for The American School in Japan Served as a Trustee on the Board of Directors for the American School in Japan
Workshop Presenter for Leadership workshops at Eastern Asia Regional Council of Schools Community Speaker “5 Tips for Resiliency” Orange County, California
Headmaster Search Committee, The American School in Japan
PTA President, The American School in Japan K-12 grades
Chaired Learning Support Network for area teachers, Tokyo Japan
American History Teacher, Langham Creek High School, Houston Texas (2 years)
Education
University of Massachusetts Global (UMassGlobal) MA PCC, 2024
Southern Utah State University; BA History, Spanish, Secondary Education Certificate, 1986
Contact Information
Reach out via phone at (515) 351-8899 or email jere.c.miller@gmail.com.
