Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am privileged that you have selected me as your counselor and psychotherapist. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York, with over 20 years of professional work experience, and also hold a permanent certification in School Psychology. This document is to inform you about my background and to ensure that you understand our professional relationship. I work with adults in individual therapy, couples, as well as children and their families in a variety of settings including a virtual (telehealth) office. I support LGTBQIA2S+ clients. I may consult with school districts for the purpose of wrap around care and educational history when working with children. Most of my sessions are now provided virtually.
My style is integrative; I draw from various theoretical schools of thought and utilize dimensions of therapeutic healing since different approaches are applicable to different people in different situations. My goal is to provide professional, respectful, and nonjudgmental services to help you achieve your personal goals surrounding any challenges you may be facing regarding stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, social anxiety, self esteem, or confidence.
My approach is client-centered with solution-focused techniques and sometimes behavior modification through goal-oriented problem-solving. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as therapy for trauma and/or grief/loss are also modalities that are utilized such as DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). Trauma informed practices and teaching mindfulness /conscious awareness, are highly valued in my practice.
I believe in each person’s journey, which is unique to you. There are no finite time constraints or provisions written in stone which will guarantee success. However, please know that your effort means something! The fact that you are here, speaks volumes. Progress takes time, and there are no guarantees of exactly what you will experience as a result of being in therapy, due to each individual level of response, commitment and effort into the journey. Anger, sadness, and disappointment can arise from the process, these feelings can be addressed and integrated as part of the healing journey. We will collaborate, to identify your personal goals that can projected into some short term time periods, utilizing various techniques and strategies.
My orientation and approaches to sessions vary depending upon your needs, and my areas of specialty facilitate self-awareness, self-acceptance, and relational growth; this is client-centered and never imposed. While working with children and behavioral challenges, I specialize in functional behavior plans to complement a strategy for helping the family to change, eliminate, or decrease dysfunctional family patterns. Specializing also in humanistic and transpersonal psychology, my practice offers techniques to connect and integrate Mind, Body, Spirit, and Soul. Some of these methods include traditional and nontraditional, complimentary/integrative, healing modalities such as various forms of Meditation, Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) and Shamanism or other belief systems as preferred and chosen by the client.
I look forward to working with you, and tailoring our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
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Meredith Millen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York (NY LMHC 002784) with more than 20 years of professional experience and a permanent certification in School Psychology. She provides therapy to adults in individual work, couples, and to children and their families across a range of settings, including a virtual telehealth office. Meredith affirms and supports LGBTQIA2S+ clients and may consult with school districts to provide wraparound care and review educational history when working with children. Most of her sessions are now provided virtually.
Her clinical style is integrative, drawing from multiple theoretical approaches so that techniques are matched to each person and situation. Meredith aims to offer professional, respectful, and nonjudgmental care to help clients address challenges related to stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, social anxiety, self-esteem, and confidence.
She uses a client-centered orientation combined with solution-focused strategies and, when helpful, behavior modification through goal-oriented problem solving. Meredith applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and modalities aimed specifically at trauma and grief. Trauma-informed practices and teaching mindfulness and conscious awareness are important components of her work.
Meredith believes each person’s journey is unique and that progress requires sustained effort; there are no guarantees of specific outcomes, and difficult emotions such as anger, sadness, or disappointment can arise and be addressed as part of healing. She collaborates with clients to set personal goals and develop short-term plans using a variety of techniques and strategies.
Her approach adapts to the needs of each client, with a focus on fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and healthier relationships in a way that is always client-centered and never imposed. When working with children and behavioral concerns, Meredith specializes in functional behavior plans designed to help families change, reduce, or eliminate dysfunctional patterns.
With additional specialization in humanistic and transpersonal psychology, her practice offers methods intended to connect and integrate mind, body, spirit, and soul. These techniques include traditional and nontraditional complementary or integrative practices such as meditation, Integrated Energy Therapy (IET), and shamanic approaches or other belief-based methods chosen by the client. She looks forward to tailoring conversation and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs and to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Many people wonder whether therapy delivered online can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or navigating life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most cases.
One major benefit is the flexibility it offers – clients can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their needs, whether by video call, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care.
Licensed professionals provide online services, and clients are free to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, that combination of professional support and scheduling flexibility makes online therapy a practical and effective option.
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