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Dr. Alec Miller is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, teacher, researcher, author, and a leading authority on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).  He co-developed DBT for adolescents and families with Dr. Jill Rathus and Dr. Marsha Linehan, and he is co-author of the primary texts in this area, including the widely used DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents.  In addition, he has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, and serves as a reviewer for over a dozen professional journals.  Dr. Miller is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.  

Dr. Miller is the co-founder and co-director of Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants (CBC), a training and clinical practice center in New York, and has trained thousands of clinicians worldwide.  He is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification-certified clinician, and his training programs at CBC are the first DBT-Linehan Board certified DBT Programs in New York state.  Dr. Miller is also the president and founding board member of the Access Psychology Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports historically underserved communities by increasing access to mental health treatment, training, and education.

Education
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical PsychologyYeshiva University1993
Master of Arts (MA), PsychologyYeshiva University1991
7 Honors and Awards
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 2017
Fellow
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University2017
Distinguished Alumnus Award
4 Books
Book cover of "DBT Skills Training in Schools"
Book cover of "Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal Adolescents"
Book cover of "DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents"
Book cover of "Childhood Maltreatment"
Courses featuring Alec Miller
Applied DBT Skills for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Applied DBT Skills for Anxiety and Mood Disorders

This training, led by DBT experts Alec Miller and Jill Rathus, focuses on the application of DBT skills in the treatment of mood disorders and anxiety.  Learn practical strategies and powerful interventions through comprehensive client demonstrations, illustrating the transformative impact of DBT Skills on a broad spectrum of anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder symptoms. 

DBT Skills

DBT Skills

Learn DBT skills directly from Marsha Linehan, the founder of DBT. This engaging course covers the core skills- Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness - with practical tools, therapy demos, and guidance for everyday clinical practice.

DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families

DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families

Support teens and families with DBT skills - developed by Marsha Linehan, Alec Miller, and Jill Rathus. Learn practical strategies for delivering the five adolescent modules, including Walking the Middle Path for parent-teen conflict, with therapy demos and guidance for group, family, and individual sessions.

DBT Foundational

DBT Foundational

This highly practical course is designed to assist new clinicians learn & apply the strategies of DBT, to seamlessly join an existing DBT Team. *Eligibility criteria applies

This program includes:

  • 30 hours of on demand content broken into sections of approx 2.5 hours per week - 12 months access 

  • Detailed therapy demonstrations which bring the DBT model therapy to life & can be revisited at any time

  • Includes a resource library & bonus “dig deeper” content in areas that interest you

DBT Intensive

DBT Intensive

Tailored to meet the unique needs of new and existing DBT Teams, your DBT Intensive program is focused on assisting your team to work effectively while applying DBT with patients. 

This program includes: 

  • 12 months access to DBT Foundational online course

  • 18 hours of ongoing expert DBT consultation, tailored to your team's needs

*Eligibility criteria applies

DBT Intensive Plus

DBT Intensive Plus

The DBT Intensive Plus program is designed for individual practitioners who are not yet part of a DBT Team. 

This program includes: 

  • 12 months access to the DBT Foundational online course

  • 18 hours of ongoing expert DBT consultation, tailored to your team's needs 

*Eligibility criteria applies

DBT Foundational for Adolescents and Families

DBT Foundational for Adolescents and Families

Led by DBT for Adolescent pioneers Alec Miller and Jill Rathus, this foundational training gives you practical, in-depth instruction in the comprehensive model for adolescents and families. Through engaging demonstrations across all six treatment modalities - individual therapy, family therapy, skills training, inter-session coaching, therapist consultation team, and parent sessions - you’ll see exactly how DBT comes to life in clinical practice.

Applied DBT Skills for Anger and Shame

Applied DBT Skills for Anger and Shame

Anger and shame are two of the most difficult emotions clients bring to therapy. In this course, Annie McCall, a DBT trainer with over 25 years of experience, provides a clear framework for using DBT skills with these emotions. You’ll learn how to work with anger and shame to support regulation, healthier coping, and stronger connection.

Applied DBT Skills for Trauma

Applied DBT Skills for Trauma

Support clients with trauma-related problems using DBT skills. This course features expert instruction from Dr. Melanie Harned, a leading authority on DBT and trauma treatment, along with detailed roleplays and practical strategies to build emotional safety, improve regulation, and sustain progress across all phases of recovery.

Treating Self-injury

Treating Self-injury

Gain the knowledge and skills to confidently and effectively treat mild to moderate non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in this online course. Understand the unique characteristics of NSSI and how it differs from suicidal beahviors. Learn best practice CBT and DBT strategies, and how to approach clients with compassion and sensitivity. 

DBT Intensive for Adolescents and Families

DBT Intensive for Adolescents and Families

DBT Intensive for Adolescents and Families provides a complete implementation pathway for hospitals, community mental health services, residential programs, and youth treatment facilities seeking high-fidelity adolescent DBT delivery. This intensive for established clinical teams combines step-by-step foundational training with 12 months of expert consultation.

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