roots & keys therapy
Amy L. Miller, MSW, LCSW
1.
Men
I like working with men who are ready to do the work.
Men come to me because they’re tired of not feeling good and they are ready to try something different.
Often, that's as far as you've gotten. That's ok. I will challenge you to do better, but first I meet you where you are.
I know it can seem intimidating at first, but I promise you'll feel comfortable and safe.
We will talk like humans, work on what matters, and make space for things you haven’t had room for.
Men consistently report:"this is way better than I expected" when they start therapy with me.
High praise, really! If you want a place where you can show up as yourself and get real support, you’re in the right spot.
2.
Perimenopausal Women
Women often find me in the thick of perimenopause because midlife has a way of shaking things up, for better or worse!
Your body shifts, your tolerance for bullshit drops, and suddenly you’re questioning what stays, what goes, and who you are now.
Therapy can be a place to sort through the noise and reclaim what’s actually yours.
We will talk openly about identity, people-pleasing, anger, courage, relationships, and sexuality without shame or performance. Here is a space to unmask and just be.
I’m 47, so none of this is theoretical for me. If you want support while you rebuild the parts of your life that still fit (and let go of what doesn’t ) come see me.
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Adults in Transition
Big transitions have a way of pulling everything you thought was true into question.
Whether it's gender identity, sexuality, career, relationships, parenting, some other aspect of identity...all the parts of life that once made sense can suddenly feel unclear, unfamiliar, or even scary when you're in an in-between space.
Therapy gives you room to sort through the shift(s) without pressure and to explore what emerges with grace and curiosity.
My approach is direct, grounded, and centered on who you’re becoming, not who you “should” be.
If you’re in the middle of a change that feels too big or too scary to navigate alone, you don’t have to!
You can land here for a bit and figure out your next right step, and move on when you're ready.
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Couples/ Relationships
My experience tells me that most couples don’t need therapy. (The people in the couple might, but the relationship doesn't.)
Most couples need tools, language, and a safe space where both people can show up and feel safe and supported while you practice new skills together.
If you’re looking for support with communication, conflict patterns, repair, roommate stuff, parenting, or rebuilding trust, I handle that through Roots & Keys Coaching.
It’s practical, relational, and focused on skill-building rather than diagnosis or treatment.
If that’s what you’re actually looking for, head over there; it’s a better fit for the kind of relationship work you want.
My Approach
There's tons of other information on this site and my coaching site, but the core message is: at Roots & Keys Therapy, we build and practice relationships.
I like to work with adults in the messy, meaningful middle stretch of life, when things just don't feel right anymore (if they ever did) and you're ready to make some changes. Even if you don't know yet what those are, I got you.
I love helping people figure out who they really are and who and how they want to be.
My approach is straightforward, authentic, and grounded in actual human experience. I have paid a LOT of tuition to Life University so far, mostly by way of mistakes and lessons.
I bring warmth, humor, clear-eyed perspective, and a grounded way of working that helps you sort through what’s shifting and what needs attention.
I have been doing this work for a long time, so if you are nervous about opening up to a stranger: please know I have heard it all, and I will never judge you. If it turns out I am not the right fit for you, we'll figure that out together.
And don't worry, you can't do therapy "wrong," so whatever you do, leave your perfectionism at home!
(Or better yet, throw it in the trash...but maybe you're not ready for that yet...)
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My Values
Oh hey! I am so glad you're here. I love this work, and I deeply appreciate the trust my clients place in me.
I value being a real person with my clients. I can have all the expertise in the world, but it's the quality of our relationship that really makes therapy work. Authentic connection is the most important thing.
No two humans are exactly the same, and the therapeutic process is a collaboration. I trust you to tell me what you need, to the best of your abilities. If you're not sure, I can help you find clarity. I value your expertise along with mine.
