Stacey Millington

I am a multi-cultural clinician that has experienced the world in many ways from migration to acculturation, to identifying the patterns and behaviors that were adapted in my own life for survival. Supporting individuals in understanding themselves and the layers that represent who they are without judgment or shame is very important in my work. I am proud to connect with folks that are curious about their own life journey and having support to navigate and approach life differently. I completed my undergrad and masters degree at the city university at the college of Staten Island. I have worked with survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence for over 5 years. I volunteered as a rape survivor advocate for 8 years supporting individuals at one of the most vulnerable and challenging times in their lives. I've worked with community services to support families who were unhoused and needing shelter, specifically women and children. I worked with minors from the age of 7 years old and up who have experienced complex trauma/abuse. I also have experience working with individuals that have dual diagnosis in an outpatient treatment setting. My treatment expertise are: Anxiety, Depression, Complex trauma (PTSD), Substance use, Bipolar disorder and more. My background and training allow for a holistic approach in supporting individuals to understand that they can identify safety in their body that they often abandon to function daily. Seeking safety support to help recognize the core belief that often has individuals stuck. I utilize an open- minded integrative approach in my work to help you build awareness, foster safety, and learn new coping strategies that will help reduce feelings of overwhelm, self shame, and increase self-trust.

I work with clients from all socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures. Understanding that everyone has their own individualized experiences that shape the patterns and behaviors that helps them navigate the world. Utilizing a trauma focused lens to provide empathic support. I focus on providing a space where clients feel seen and understood. Many individuals have learned that the idea of love can exist where there is no safety, so we work to unpack the parts of the self that needs to feel seen and cared for, so careful attention is given to aid in releasing shame, guilt, and grief that has been normalized. My integrative approach encompasses: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, Strengths based, Parts Work, Seeking Safety, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and some Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

The first session will be us building rapport. We will discuss what has brought you into treatment, what you are hoping to accomplish, how we can work together to best meet your needs, and we start where you are. We discuss how you have been navigating life prior to connecting for services and explore hope. I ask that you come with some curiosity about what you may not know or understand about yourself, and we go from there.