ALEX MILLNER, PHDCLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTTHERAPY FOR TEENS (14+) & ADULTS
Evidence-Based Care
Dr. Millner flexibly draws on therapies that have evidence of being effective, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related approaches (DBT, ACT, ERP).
Expert-Training
Dr. Millner received his PhD from Harvard University and clinically trained at Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital, and MGH, all leaders in mental health care.
Goal-Oriented
Therapy entails working together to collaboratively develop personalized treatment plans and staying on track to meet therapy goals. For teenagers, this will likely include parents' input as well.
Treatment Areas
Dr. Millner treats teens (14+) and adults with mental health conditions that involve strong emotional reactions interfering with daily life- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Social, Panic)
- Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar)
- Post-traumatic Stress
- Stressful Life Transitions
About
Dr. Millner is a clinical psychologist licensed in MA and NY. He is warm, non-judgmental, and naturally curious about people. Both his education and experience have been at leading institutions, including:- Harvard University, PhD
- Clinical training at McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital
- McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, APA Doctoral Internship
- Harvard University, Dept. of Psychology, Research Associate
- Franciscan Children's, former Director of Mental Health Research
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Remote or office
Sessions can be remote, on Zoom, or in-person in Arlington, MA (691 Mass Ave)Choose the Perfect Plan for Your Team's Success
Other Experience
In addition to providing therapy, Dr Millner works in related areas:- Authored 65+ research articles
- Associate researcher at Harvard University
- Former Director of Mental Health Research at Franciscan Children's Hospital
Research on mental health and illness
- President and co-founder of the Mental Design Institute, a non-profit aiming to explain how mental health and emotions work to the public.
- Present to organizations, such as companies, schools, and other non-profits.
Explaining mental health to the public
- Consults on mental health-related projects at leading universities (e.g., Stanford, Michigan) and hospitals (e.g., McLean, MGH).
- Conducts program evaluation (design, analysis, and reporting) of several clinical programs at Franciscan Children's.
- Consults on project creating "community conversations" to spread information and awareness about mental health via community-based organizations.
Consulting & Program Evaluation
Therapy Details
Insurance
Dr. Millner is not part of any insurance networks but will provide documentation for insurance reimbursement.
Frequency & Duration
For most clients, sessions are once a week for 50 min. However, the duration and frequency of sessions depend on clients' needs and preferences.
Initial Sessions
After a free consultation and an agreement to work together, initial sessions will focus on assessment to understand client symptoms and experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
