CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

MM Portrait of Mary Catherine "Katie" Miller

Mary Catherine "Katie" Miller

Practical, empathetic therapy with clear tools

LMHC New York

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
Continue with Mary

About Mary

Mary Catherine "Katie" Miller brings a collaborative, client-focused style to therapy rooted in practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with two decades of experience providing counseling, teaching, coaching, and training in the New York region.

Background and approach

Katie emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and clear, goal-oriented work to help clients explore emotions, patterns, and life circumstances. Over the past 20 years she has supported people facing trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

Her practice also addresses issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, isolation, attachment and communication problems, codependency, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and other complex themes that arise in family and personal life. Katie aims to stand alongside clients as they untangle thoughts and feelings and develop practical tools for moving forward.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English from her New York base.

Evidence-informed approaches delivered online

Mary Catherine "Katie" Miller commonly blends cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches when working with online clients. CBT focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many adjustment challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and acceptance, helping people explore their feelings and values at their own pace and build self-understanding.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Katie partners with each person to assess goals, preferences, and practical needs, and she tailors techniques so the work feels relevant and achievable for the individual. That collaborative stance helps clients try different strategies and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when people connect, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit consistent care into busy lives and to maintain momentum between appointments while still accessing licensed professionals from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among others.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, often using cognitive behavioral therapy alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused techniques to support practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Katie has 20 years of experience providing counseling, training, teaching, and coaching in the Western New York region and beyond.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in New York as NY LMHC 004471, and she practices from New York.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English