Kate McMillen, Ph.D.
“Therapy can empower you to become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, values, and strengths. Armed with that knowledge, we can work together to help you make the changes in your life that are most important to you.”
Experience: 7 years
Language: English
Focus: Adults, Individual therapy
Location: Online
Professional Biography
Specialize in Depression, Sexual Trauma, LGBTQ+ issues
Dr. McMillen is a licensed psychologist who works to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable to fully express their authentic selves. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University, with a focus on contemporary psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies.
Personal Interests
Orientation/clinical interests/specialties
Since graduating from Adelphi, Dr. McMillen has sought out additional training opportunities that have empowered her to become a truly integrative clinician. Her approach to therapy is twofold: to help clients build insight into their internal world, and to help them experience life more fully by accepting and expressing their emotions in a healthy way. She weaves in a variety of therapeutic approaches to fit the needs of each client, including psychodynamic, interpersonal, dialectical-behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused therapies. Lastly, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she is particularly invested in working with LGBTQ+ clients with a variety of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, internalized homophobia, religious trauma, coming out, and transitioning.
Schedule a session
with Dr. Kate McMillen
Our therapists may have a waitlist of 1-3 months before ongoing weekly sessions can begin, but we understand how important it is to feel heard and supported as you start therapy. To help you take the first step, we offer first Full session or a Free 10-minute video call, so called “chemistry check”, as soon as possible. This gives you the space to connect with the therapist, reflect on whether the relationship feels like the right fit, and decide—at your own pace—whether to wait for an available spot. We believe therapy is a deliberate process, and this time of decision-making is an essential part of it.
We’re in-network with the following insurance providers: Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, CDPHP.
What to expect on a first session
- Confidentiality Discussion: The therapist will explain the principles of confidentiality, ensuring you understand the limits and exceptions to privacy in therapy.
- Background Information: Expect to share some background information, including your reasons for seeking therapy, relevant personal history, and any immediate concerns or challenges.
- Therapist’s Approach: The therapist will discuss their therapeutic approach and methods, providing you with an understanding of how they work and what to expect from the process.
- Goal Setting: Together with the therapist, you will explore and set realistic goals for therapy, outlining what you hope to achieve or work on during your sessions.
- Discussion of Expectations: There will be an opportunity for you to discuss your expectations for therapy, including frequency of sessions, preferred communication styles, and any concerns you may have.