Mary Catherine "Katie" Miller, LMHC
Narrative-informed counselor helping people rewrite struggles
Details
| Name | Mary Catherine "Katie" Miller |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | New York |
| Licensed in | New York |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Mary
Mary Catherine "Katie" Miller is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. She practices from a narrative-informed, person-centered perspective and focuses on helping people untangle painful stories and find clearer ways forward. Katie works with adults facing grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles.
She also supports people coping with parenting challenges, ADHD, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her background includes long work in community settings across New York.
Background and approach
In sessions Katie listens first and asks questions that help people see patterns in their lives. She draws on narrative therapy to separate a person from the problem, and uses cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices to build new habits and responses. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help when someone needs direction or short-term goals.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She aims to create room for honest talk about guilt, shame, abandonment, attachment wounds, and isolation. Many clients bring complicated family issues, caregiving stress, or end-of-life concerns; Katie helps them clarify what matters and take practical steps forward.
Katie offers phone, video, chat, and text-based sessions to fit different routines. She works with people in English and accepts international clients. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Mary works with, alongside the areas below.
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mary among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Mary directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Mary directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Practical Approaches for Online Support
Mary Catherine "Katie" Miller uses narrative therapy to help people see the stories that shape their lives and separate those stories from who they are. This approach can be useful for issues like grief, identity questions, relationship patterns, and longstanding problems that feel tied to past events.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and understanding each person's experience without judgment. That creates space to name what matters most and to guide change at the person’s pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are included when helpful to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build new coping skills for anxiety, depression, or stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most useful for their goals and comfort level. She tailors the plan over time based on progress and changing needs.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is best for deeper conversations that benefit from visual contact. Phone sessions are handy when bandwidth is limited or for people who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Katie commonly address?
She helps people facing grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and self-esteem problems among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is narrative-informed and client-centered, with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness work. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying stories, and building small actionable steps.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Katie has worked in counseling, training, teaching, and coaching across Western New York for 20 years, supporting people with long-term and situational mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients, allowing people in other countries to work with her when scheduling permits.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and daily schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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