• Kiran Miner, LCSW-R Director of Clinical Client Services at Calm Seas Psychotherapy
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) – New York, Pennsylvania, Florida
  Kiran Miner, LCSW-R, is a powerhouse in the mental health field, bringing over two decades of expertise in trauma-focused therapy, crisis intervention, and clinical leadership. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the prestigious Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work and her Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her commitment to professional excellence is evident in her extensive training—she is EMDR-trained (Levels 1 & 2) and actively pursuing her EMDRIA certification, adding to her already impressive credentials in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), DBT (certified under Dr. Lane Peterson), and Certified Trauma Counseling. Kiran has spent her career working on the front lines of mental health, specializing in high-stress, high-risk populations. She has extensive experience working with First Responders, Military personnel, Law Enforcement Officers, and Correctional staff, providing them with the critical support needed to navigate trauma and occupational stress. Her expertise extends beyond clinical work—she has led Mobile Crisis Teams in Passaic and Bergen County, NJ, provided frontline mental health care at Rikers Island Jail in NYC, and even served as an Auxiliary Officer and CISM Team member with the NYPD, blending firsthand experience in law enforcement with her deep clinical knowledge. As Director of Clinical Client Services at Calm Seas Psychotherapy since 2018, Kiran plays a pivotal role in shaping trauma-informed care for military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families. She specializes in PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and gender-related issues, utilizing an arsenal of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Beyond her clinical expertise, Kiran is a dedicated mentor to the next generation of social workers, having supervised students for over 15 years. Her leadership, depth of experience, and unwavering dedication to those who serve make her an invaluable asset to Calm Seas Psychotherapy and the broader mental health community.

Supervised by:
Sharon E. Prager  LCSW-R, BCD