[1] Miller practiced a form of psychology known as psychodynamic psychotherapy, in which patients are encouraged to openly express suppressed feelings.
Notable mentors and instructors included Margaret Singer, Ph.D., and Judith Wallerstein, Ph.D.[1] With Paul Minsky, Miller taught a course in advanced hypnotherapeutic techniques at UC Berkeley.
[2] Miller specialized in analysis of hypnotherapy and wrote the article "The Utilization of Hypnotic Techniques in Religious Cult Conversion" in Cultic Studies Journal.
His article "A Big Mental Health Problem: Finding a Compatible Therapist" in The Advocate was cited by the Institute for Social Services Alternatives.
Along with expert witnesses Margaret Singer and Richard Ofshe, Miller's affidavit stated that "Cynthia and Phillip [children of the plaintiffs] were being socially, psychologically and physically restrained of their liberty by defendant.