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