What we treat
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Hoarding
Anxiety
Work-related Stress
Perfectionism
Panic Attacks
Social Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety
Specific Phobia - including Emetophobia (fear of vomit)
Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Excoriation (skin picking)
Onychophagia (nail biting / picking)
The gold-standard treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Exposure therapy and Inference-Based CBT are treatment methods under the umbrella of CBT.
Along with these evidence-based treatments, Dr. Millen often incorporates mind-body approaches into therapy.
Teletherapy
Is Teletherapy effective for treating anxiety and OCD? Yes!
There are several research articles highlighting the effectiveness of Teletherapy. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, most therapy services are offered through Teletherapy. Although it would be wonderful for therapy to be in person, Teletherapy has many upsides including increased accessibility and convenience for many people.
Dr. Millen is licensed in the state of Oregon and can virtually see clients who reside anywhere in Oregon. Dr. Millen uses a private, HIPAA-compliant video system.
Tips for Setting up your Teletherapy Space
Find a confidential and quiet location for your session.
Choose a comfortable chair or other area to sit.
Before your session begins, spend 5-10 minutes quieting down distractions.
Get a glass of water, make sure your device is charged, use earphones if you prefer, and bring any material or out-of-session work suggested by your therapist for the session.
Our First Session
Here is what you can expect at the beginning of therapy with me:
The first few sessions will involve us gaining a deeper understanding of your concerns, difficulties, what matters most to you, and ways you’d like your life to improve.
It’s important to me that you feel like I am a good fit for you. It may take a few sessions for you to see if my style and personality resonates with you.
By the end of our first few sessions, I will be able to offer you some first impressions of what our work could look like and a general plan for treatment. We can collaboratively decide if I am the best person to provide the services you need to help you accomplish your therapy goals.
I can address questions that may come up about any of the methods and procedures used in the course of your therapy, their possible risks, and my expertise in implementing them.
Fees and Insurance Coverage
Fees for therapy sessions align with other empirically-trained doctoral level practitioners who specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders in the Portland-metro Area.
You must be an Oregon resident in order to begin therapy with Dr. Millen.
Dr. Millen is an out-of-network provider and does not bill insurance. Therefore, individuals are expected to pay for therapy at the time of appointment. Dr. Millen provides documentation that individuals may choose to submit to insurance companies for “out-of-network” reimbursement.
Intake (55-90 min) | $330
Follow Up Session (90 min) | $330
Follow Up Session (55 min) | $240
*Sliding Scale options may be available for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. Please inquire for availability.
Cancellation Policy: the charge is 100% of the session cost for follow up session cancellations within 48hrs and 100% for no shows.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.