Miles Matise

Dr. Matise is a core- faculty member for the School of Counseling at Walden University. With a diverse academic background, he has held positions in several graduate counseling programs. Throughout his career, he has served in the counseling field, in some capacity, for over 20 years, with experience working as a pastoral counselor, mental health counselor, addictions counselor, counselor educator, and supervisor. He has worked in community mental health, addiction centers, and private practice.
Dr. Matise received his B.S. from The Citadel Military College and has a Master’s of Divinity and an M.S. in Community Counseling. He did post-graduate work at The University of Northern Colorado, earning a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision.
He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a Certified Addiction Counselor (CACIII), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), an Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC).
His primary research interests are in the areas of spiritual development and spiritual emergence in the therapeutic milieu, contemporary issues facing families, and Ecotherapy as a healing modality for mental health issues.

Courses Taught

COUN 6100 - Introduction to Mental Health Counseling

COUN 6722 - Theories of Counseling

COUN 6726 - Marriage and Family Therapy

CP 6634 - Drug Education and Prevention

CP 6601 - Legal and Ethical Issues

CP 6610 - Facilitation Skills

CP 6651 - Counseling Diverse Populations

CP 6642 - Group Counseling

PSY 6635 - Vocational Psychology and Career Counseling

PSY 6644 - BioPsychology

PSY 6669 - Behavioral Pathology

PSY 6668 - Human Lifespan and Development

PSY 6670 - Diagnosis and Treatment

Education

PhD, University of Northern Colorado

MDIV, Wesley Biblical Seminary

MS, Western Carolina University

Public Service

Heroes on the Water (Helping veterans w/ disabilities), Other - Navarre

Emerald Coast Gentiva Hospie, Volunteer - fort walton beach

St. Simon's Episcopal Church, Guest Speaker - fort walton beach

ALANON Area Convention Planning Committee, Organizer - fort walton beach

Awards / Honors

Chi Sigma Iota (International Counseling Honor Society), Chi Sigma Iota International, 2004

ASERVIC Research Award, Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling , 2019

CCE Professional Development Award, National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), 2018

National Health Service Corp (NHSC), U.S. Federal Govt., 2004

Publications

Matise, M., Ratcliff, J., Mosci, F. A working model for the integration of spirituality in counseling. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health

Matise, M. (2016). A Developmental Model of Marriage.

Matise, M. (2021). Healer or Healing? An Exploratory Analysis of Becoming a Counselor. Journal of Asia Pacific Counseling

Matise, M. (2015). An exploration of the personal experiences and effects of counselors’ crying in session. The Professional Counselor

Matise, M. (2024). Spiritual Issues in the Helping Professions.

Presentations

Price-Howard, K., Matise, M. (2015). Ecotherapy as Therapeutic Modality for Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education

Matise, M. (2018). A Working Model for the Integration of Spirituality in Group Counseling. ASGW

Matise, M. (2019). The Enneagram: An Enhancement to Family Therapy. IAMFC

Matise, M., Price-Howard, K. (2016). Treating Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Ecotherapy. Florida Mental Health Counseling Association