Miller Appointed Adirondack's Clinical Director

Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, a character development wilderness program for struggling teens, has announced the appointment of Thomas Miller, LCSW, to Clinical Director.

"We are pleased to welcome Thomas to the ALE team," said Robert Theisen, Executive Director of the program. "Thomas possesses extensive experience working with adolescents, particularly within the context of the family structure and its response to traumatic or disruptive events. His expertise in the psychology of adolescence, trauma treatment modalities, family systems, gender/identity issues, plus solid drug and alcohol assessment skills make him a great asset to our management team."

Thomas' professional background includes working as an alcohol, tobacco and drug counselor in a combined middle school/high school in Westchester County, New York. He was in private practice in Westchester County where he provided individual, group and family therapy. In this setting, he became adept at connecting with and engaging even the hardest to reach adolescents. He also is the former Program Director of a therapeutic milieu for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 13-21.

Thomas has extensive knowledge about the contemporary challenges faced by many teens today.

"I utilize a cognitive-behavioral approach," said Thomas. "This strengths-based perspective has helped the adolescents I work with find their own resilience to get themselves 'unstuck' and moving in the right direction."

Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He earned his Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Long Island University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and was the recipient of the Social Work Academic Achievement Award. He received his Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Adirondack Leadership Expeditions promotes personal growth through experiential learning for troubled teens ages 13-17. The outdoor setting removes urban distractions and simplifies options to help students gain insight into their core values and accept responsibility for their actions. The program's nurturing approach helps youth address personal issues, achieve success and develop their leadership potential in a safe environment. For more information, call 877-252-0869 or visit www.adirondackleadership.com.

Adirondack Leadership Expeditions is a program of Aspen Education Group, the nation's leading provider of therapeutic education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. Aspen's services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic settings such as boarding schools, outdoor behavioral health programs and special needs summer camps, allowing professionals and families the opportunity to choose the best setting to meet a student's unique academic and emotional needs. Aspen is a division of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest chemical dependency and related behavioral health organization. For over two decades, CRC Health has been achieving successful outcomes for individuals and families. For more information, visit www.aspeneducation.com.