
"Dr. Miller brings deep expertise in trauma-informed care, especially with first responders and couples navigating relational hurt. Her warmth and clinical skill help clients rebuild trust, connection, and a genuine sense of self."
Jaclyn E. Miller, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Jaclyn E. Miller is a licensed psychologist with more than 17 years of clinical experience spanning first-responder and public-safety psychology, trauma recovery, couples therapy, and forensic assessment. She has logged over 11,000 clinical hours, served as lead psychologist for first responders on scene during the Club Q mass shooting, and deployed to Antarctica to support the United States Antarctic Program.
- Licensure
- Colorado Board of Psychologist Examiners — PSY. #4315 (November 2015)
- Doctorate
- PsyD, William James College (2014)
- Practice Line
- (716) 412-2781
- drjaclynmiller@gmail.com
- Office
- 7035 Campus Drive, Suite 906, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Education & Licensure
June 2014
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology
William James College (formerly Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology), Boston, MA
APA-Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship: Community Reach Center, Denver, CO (2013–2014). License: Colorado Board of Psychologist Examiners, November 2015, PSY. #4315.
May 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Minor in Brain and Cognitive Science
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Certificate of Management Studies in Personnel Management.
Clinical Professional Practice
Owner, Psychologist
January 2018 – PresentJaclyn E. Miller, LLC · Colorado Springs, CO
- Conduct individual, couples, and family therapy with adults and adolescents across the Denver metro and Colorado Springs areas.
- Clients are diverse in age, racial identity, cultural background, sexual identity, gender identity, occupation, family system, trauma history, and religious affiliation.
- Presenting problems include personality disorders, trauma, relationship problems, mood and anxiety disorders, legal problems, sexual dysfunction, substance misuse, and anger issues.
- Workers' compensation provider: detailed documentation, treatment of complex physical and mental injuries, and care coordination with treatment teams.
- Conduct initial intake assessment, differential diagnosis, and screening measures for workers' compensation cases.
- Approved psychotherapy provider for Victim's Compensation for Denver County, El Paso County, Douglas County, and the state of California.
- Contracted Employee Assistance Program provider for Mutual of Omaha, Profile EAP, and AllOne Health.
Psychologist
May 2014 – March 2026Nicoletti-Flater Associates, PLLP · Colorado Springs, CO
Agency specializing in police and public safety psychology, crisis intervention, trauma recovery, threat and risk assessment, and violence prevention.
- Provided psychotherapy for first responders, spouses, and dependent adolescents and children for police, fire, communications, and detention departments across Colorado.
- Conducted over 11,000 clinical hours of individual, couples, and family therapy, including psychosocial/intake assessment and suicide risk and wellness assessment.
- Deployed to McMurdo Station in Antarctica for 10 weeks with the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) — over 300 therapy hours, wellness seminars, and psychiatric on-call.
- Lead psychologist facilitating brief psychological intervention for first responders on scene for the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Conducted trauma debriefing/defusing on site following critical incidents: officer-involved shootings, inmate deaths/suicide attempts, crisis calls, and employee death/suicide.
- Lead Peer Support Consultant for the Colorado Springs Police Department for 6 years, including a 40-hour training course.
- Delivered trainings on trauma, impact of policing on families, substance use, suicide prevention, wellness, stress management, peer support, and workplace violence to police, fire, dispatch, and detentions departments and academies.
- Role-play evaluator with the Denver Police Department's Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) training.
- Provided consultation to command staff on critical incidents and assisted with fitness-for-duty evaluations and employee termination debriefings.
- Delivered emergency crisis services for individuals and families of murder victims.
Psychologist Examiner
December 2019 – PresentParagon Counseling Group · Colorado Springs, CO
- Conduct compensation and pension disability examinations (DBQs) for mental health disorder claims for active-duty service members and veterans.
- 90-minute structured clinical interview and screening measures while building rapport and demonstrating understanding of military culture.
- Complex differential diagnosis and synthesis of extensive medical records and data.
Clinical Provider — Psychologist
April 2019 – PresentDrug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Employee Assistance Program · Denver, CO
- Provide psychotherapy services for DEA personnel and/or their family members.
Clinical Provider — Psychologist
July 2026 – PresentThe Counseling Team International Employee Assistance Program · Denver, CO
- Provide psychotherapy services for first responders and/or their family members.
- Provide wellness visits for first responders.
- Participating in upcoming Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).
Psychologist
October 2018 – December 2023J.C. Santelli Consulting · Elizabeth, CO
- Traveled across Colorado to police and public safety agencies training law enforcement, public safety, security personnel, and civilian employees in crisis de-escalation and mental health education.
- Conducted thousands of hours of training with hundreds of law enforcement, security, and civilian personnel.
Previous Professional Experience
Justice, Accountability and Recovery Clinician
July 2014 – February 2016Community Reach Center · Thornton, CO
Community Mental Health Center offering a full spectrum of psychological services including school-based teams, outpatient counseling, and criminal justice programs.
- Provided outpatient psychotherapy for a caseload of 70–100+ adult clients involved with the criminal justice system with co-occurring mental health, substance use, trauma, and economic challenges.
- Worked with juveniles required by the court to participate in competency restoration.
- Completed weekly court-ordered mental health evaluations to assess risk, diagnostic eligibility, and clinical need.
- Facilitated two weekly psychotherapy groups for dual-diagnosis clients.
- Participant in the Reducing Adolescent Substance Abuse Initiative (RASAI).
APA Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern
July 2013 – July 2014Community Reach Center · Commerce City, CO
- Maintained a caseload averaging 25–33 clients of children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults.
- Conducted psychosocial intake evaluations and a 12-week crisis rotation including ER mental health hold evaluations.
- Participated in Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) training with local law enforcement.
- Completed 12 comprehensive testing batteries and co-facilitated two psychotherapy groups.
- Supervisors: Dr. Lisa Puma, Dr. Laurie Schleper, Dr. Abigail Tucker.
Metro Boston Mental Health Unit Psychology Trainee
September 2012 – July 2013Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Forensic/Psychiatric Rehab · Boston, MA
- Completed forensic initial risk assessments and updates on patients with violent offense histories, and suicide risk assessments.
- Conducted weekly individual therapy with a caseload of six clients.
- Co-led psychotherapy groups: Women's Group, Safety and Respect, and Competency Restoration.
- Administered and interpreted cognitive, projective, and personality assessment batteries.
- Supervisors: Dr. Katya Burdo, Dr. Robert Jampel.
Clinical Psychology Trainee on Goss 2 Secure Treatment
September 2011 – June 2012Department of Youth Services — Southeast Region · Taunton, MA
- Administered, scored, interpreted, and wrote psychological assessments.
- Conducted mental status and psychosocial history intakes of youth upon admission.
- Conducted individual and family therapy and facilitated groups on victimization, relapse prevention, substance abuse, healthy relationships, and domestic violence.
- Completed trainings on DBT, sexualized behavior, gang involvement, and fire setting.
- Supervisor: Dr. Linda Watt.
Psychological Testing Evaluator
June 2012Taunton Public Schools, Mulcahey Elementary · Taunton, MA
- Administered and scored the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children — Fourth Edition (WISC-IV).
- Provided written reports with test results and recommendations.
Clinical Trainee, Certified Rape Crisis Counselor
August 2010 – June 2011Boston Area Rape Crisis Center · Cambridge, MA
- Completed a 50-hour training to become a certified rape crisis counselor in Massachusetts.
- Responsible for weekly medical advocacy shifts, meeting survivors at the hospital immediately following an assault.
- Provided emergency services over the hotline and conducted individual and couples therapy with survivors of sexual trauma.
- Supervisor: Sharon Imperato, LMHC.
Per Diem Clinical Staff Member / Adult Partial Hospitalization Program Trainee
September 2009 – August 2010Lowell Treatment Center · Lowell, MA
- Led group psychotherapy for a dual-diagnosis population in an intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization level of care.
- Conducted intake assessments, formulated diagnoses, and developed treatment and discharge plans.
- Supervisor: David Wilensky, LCSW.
Community Volunteer Response Team Member
February – May 2009Rochester Police Department · Rochester, NY
- Canvassed neighborhoods after a homicide and offered counseling services and resources to families affected by crime.
College Extern
January – May 2009Monroe County Correctional Facility · Rochester, NY
- Created externship and independent study class; shadowed Civil Bureau, Jail Bureau, Staff Services, Hall of Justice, and Criminal Records departments.
- Observed booking, arraignments, and pre-trial hearings and assisted deputies with daily responsibilities.
Mental Health Technician
June 2007 – January 2009Brylin Hospital · Buffalo, NY
Private hospital providing inpatient treatment for patients with major psychiatric illness.
- Provided basic care, took vital signs, and monitored the milieu for children/adolescents, seniors, and adults with chronic mental health issues in need of stabilization.
Specialized Trainings
September 2025
Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Protocol (RTMP)
Trained
April 2024
Certified Grief Educator
David Kessler Training (grief.com)
May 2023
Antarctic Service Medal
Awarded by the National Science Foundation
July 2022
Hostage Negotiation Training
National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)
May 2022
Level 1 AEDP Therapist
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
September 2020
Armed School Personnel Enhanced Tactics
Jeffco DeAngelis Foundation, Wheat Ridge, CO
July 2020
EMDR Therapy Training
Completed training and required hours for certification
November 2015 & August 2017
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
Externship and core skills training (96 training hours)
Professional Affiliations
Selected Presentations & Speaking Engagements
- June 2026
Miller, J. E. — Healthy Work/Life Balance: Is it Even Possible?
Castle Rock Police Department Peer Support Team — Castle Rock, CO
- March 2026
Miller, J. E. — Confidentiality and Emotional Impact of Internal Affairs Investigations
Castle Rock Police Department Peer Support Team — Castle Rock, CO
- October 2024
Tran, A., Dvoskina, M. & Miller, J. — Secondary Traumatic Stress and Critical Incident Stress in Law Enforcement
International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference — Boston, MA
- March 2024
Miller, J. E. — Officer Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents
Colorado Springs Police Department recruit family members — Colorado Springs, CO
- April 2023
Nicoletti, J. & Miller, J. — Toronto Police Services Mass Violence Response Training
Toronto Police Department — Toronto, Canada
- December 2023
Miller, J. E. — Veterans Issues; PTSD; Wellness and Resiliency
Boulder Police Department — Boulder, CO
- December 2023
Miller, J. E. — Veterans Issues; PTSD; Wellness and Resiliency
San Miguel County Sheriff's Office — Telluride, CO
- March 2023
Miller, J. E. — Veterans Issues; PTSD; Wellness and Resiliency
Mesa County Sheriff's Office — Grand Junction, CO
- March 2023
Miller, J. E. — Veterans Issues; PTSD; Wellness and Resiliency
Summit County Sheriff's Office — Breckenridge, CO
- November 2022
Miller, J. E. — Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Colorado Springs Police Department Communications Center — Colorado Springs, CO
- October 2022
Miller, J. E. — Basic Peer Support 40-Hour Training Class
Greeley Fire Department Peer Support Team — Greeley, CO
- September 2022
Miller, J. E. — Moving Healthfully Forward through Cumulative Trauma Exposure
Colorado Hospital Association Annual Wellness Conference — Colorado Springs, CO
- August 2022
Miller, J. E. — Police Families First
Denver Police Department Training Academy family members — Denver, CO
- July 2022
Miller, J. E. — Basic Peer Support 40-Hour Training Class
Colorado Springs Police Department Peer Support Team — Colorado Springs, CO
- July 2022
Nicoletti, J., Dvoskina, M. & Miller, J. — Active Shooter Preparedness Training
Colorado Mountain College — Grand Junction, CO
- May 2022
Miller, J. E. — Suicide Intervention and Suicide by Cop
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office — Centennial, CO
- April 2022
Miller, J. E. — Veterans Issues; PTSD; Wellness and Resiliency
Estes Park Police Department — Estes Park, CO
- March 2022
Miller, J. E. — Veterans Issues, Suicide Intervention and Prevention, Wellness and Resiliency
Larimer County Sheriff's Office — Fort Collins, CO
- February 2022
Miller, J. E. — Family Night Presentation for Recruit Officers and their Families
Colorado Springs Police Department — Colorado Springs, CO
- February 2022
Miller, J. E. — PTSD, Suicide Intervention, Wellness and Resiliency
Delta Police Department — Delta, CO
- January 2022
Miller, J. E. — Presentation on Police Psychology, Officer Mental Health, EAPs
Chief's Leadership Meeting, Colorado Springs Police Department — Colorado Springs, CO
- January 2022
Miller, J. E. — Veterans Issues; Trauma; Wellness and Resiliency
Granby Police Department and Routt County Sheriff's Office — Granby, CO
- January 2022
Miller, J. E. — Family Peer Support Training
Spouses of local and state law enforcement agencies, Rocky Mountain Region — Colorado Springs, CO
Psychology Research
February 2011 – August 2013
Mental Health Professionals' Perceptions, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Rape Victims
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Boston, MA
Doctoral research focused on mental health professionals' attribution of responsibility, pleasure, and/or trauma in response to a variety of rape scenarios involving victims who identified as LGBT compared to those who identified as heterosexual.
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