Karis Miller, MSW, LSW | Therapist (Lakewood, CO)

Karis Miller is a Licensed Social Worker who brings a steady, compassionate presence to her work with children, teens, and families. She is passionate about helping clients feel empowered in their lives—building practical skills that support greater calm, confidence, and connection both at home and in the world around them.

Karis has extensive experience in school-based settings, where she has supported students across elementary, middle, and high school environments. Her background includes providing individual therapy, assessing and supporting students experiencing anxiety, behavioral challenges, and suicidal ideation, and collaborating closely with families and school teams to create thoughtful, effective care plans. She has also led social-emotional learning initiatives, helping entire school communities build stronger emotional awareness, coping skills, and supportive systems for students.

At Rooted Rhythm, Karis takes a warm, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. She integrates modalities like play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy, always tailoring her work to each child and family’s unique needs. She values building strong, trusting relationships and believes that meaningful change happens when clients feel safe, understood, and supported.

Karis is especially passionate about supporting the whole child—partnering with caregivers, schools, and community resources to create a cohesive, nurturing environment where kids can thrive.