Kathleen Miller MA
Create Wellbeing LLC
Welcome to my Create Wellbeing practice in Oakland, CA. I’m Kathleen, a behavioral scientist, therapeutic expressive art coach, educator, meditation teacher, and artist who, for nearly 30 years, has researched and designed behavioral and expressive healing practices that support self-discovery, awakening, and sustained well-being. My educational background includes a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, a BA in Behavioral Science (a cross-disciplinary degree in psychology, sociology, and anthropology), and certifications in Therapeutic Art Coaching, Early Childhood Development, and the Usui Reiki System of Natural Healing. Decades of direct awareness and meditation practice, and nearly a lifetime of art education and expression, round out my holistic approach to serving others.
After many years of research and teaching I’ve seen how mental analysis alone—understanding the reasons behind why we do what we do—is not enough to fundamentally change behavior or to connect us with our own inner sense of ongoing well-being. We are fluid, holistic beings with brains, physical bodies, and spirits that usually respond better to integrative approaches for emotional regulation and psycho-spiritual growth. That's why, at CreateWellbeing, my teachings combine behavioral and neuro-science with expressive art, therapeutic art, contemporary psychology, somatic-energy work, and ancient wisdom traditions. This synthesis of interconnected perspectives effectively relaxes the incessant chatter of the narrative mind and unlocks the figurative door of the heart where deep healing is accessed. Behavioral and neuro-science provide a baseline of understanding and insight that’s deepend through creative expression, spiritual inquiry, and somatic-energy work. Through structures and practices that support fundamental growth, we often find the solace and kind of empowerment we need to create lasting life changes and inner contentment.
Individual sessions are available both in-person and online
In-person and online classes, webinars, workshops, and events are posted on Instagram