Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in Washington DC & Northern Virginia
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 17 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My practice is rooted in a collaborative, strengths-based approach that emphasizes personal growth and resilience. Having worked with diverse populations, including military families and individuals adjusting to cultural changes, I bring a nuanced understanding of life's challenges. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and tailor sessions to each client's unique needs.Teletherapy services since 2017 ensure accessibility for clients in Washington DC, Virginia, and internationally. Privacy, empathy, and creating a supportive therapeutic environment are my priorities. I hold a Master's in Clinical Social Work and have extensive experience in crisis intervention and behavioral health. My goal is to empower clients to build meaningful, fulfilling lives through personalized therapeutic support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Teletherapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Life Transitions Support
Highlights and features
- 17 years of experience in mental health therapy
- Teletherapy services available since 2017
- HIPAA-compliant secure telehealth platform
- Collaborative strengths-based therapeutic approach
- Specialized expertise in cultural adjustment and resilience
What people say
Compassionate approach
Professional expertise
Effective teletherapy
Personalized care
Strong therapeutic connection
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, sessions focus on building coping strategies and fostering personal growth through collaborative goal-setting. Clients receive tailored support for navigating life transitions and improving overall well-being.
Teletherapy
Secure remote therapy sessions conducted via HIPAA-compliant platforms. Designed for clients with scheduling constraints or geographic limitations, this service maintains therapeutic effectiveness through structured 50-minute sessions using video conferencing tools while ensuring privacy and professional standards.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized therapeutic interventions targeting anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions. Evidence-based approaches help clients develop practical coping mechanisms, challenge negative thought patterns, and implement lifestyle changes to reduce anxiety symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Depression Counseling
Targeted support for individuals experiencing depressive symptoms. The therapy combines behavioral activation techniques with cognitive restructuring to address negative self-perceptions, restore motivation, and rebuild emotional resilience through structured treatment planning.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance through significant life changes including career shifts, relocation, and personal loss. The service focuses on developing adaptive strategies, maintaining emotional stability, and leveraging personal strengths to navigate transitional challenges effectively and constructively.
People
Amy C Millimet, MSW, LICSW
Psychotherapist
Licensed psychotherapist with 17 years of experience in mental health, specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Expertise in cultural adjustment and resilience, offering both teletherapy and in-person sessions in Washington DC.
Questions
Is teletherapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Research shows teletherapy is equally effective for most mental health concerns, particularly anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders through structured video sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and provide out-of-network documentation for other insurers. Clients submit claims directly for reimbursement.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with tailored interventions, combining visual tools and collaborative problem-solving to address specific client needs and treatment goals.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with initial appointments focusing on history assessment and treatment planning during the first few visits.
What areas do you serve?
Licensed to serve clients in Washington DC and Virginia through telehealth, with international clients accommodated through secure remote sessions.
How is confidentiality maintained?
HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform Doxy ensures secure communication, with private office space and client confidentiality requirements maintained during all sessions.
