Natalie Milligan

Natalie Milligan accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, CareFirst, Prime Health, Aetna, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Maryland are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Natalie Milligan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Natalie is licensed to practice in Washington, DC and Maryland, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Natalie’s Maryland license number is 21583, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Natalie Milligan has been practicing therapy for 25 years. Natalie’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Howard University. Over that time, Natalie has worked closely with Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Natalie is part of that group.

Natalie Milligan works with Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Immigration, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Natalie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Natalie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Natalie Milligan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In sessions, Natalie’s style is affirming, challenging, direct, empowering, and engaging. In Natalie’s words: “I generally work with clients to identify which strategies will benefit them the most.”

Natalie Milligan (she/her) offers therapy in English. Natalie identifies as Black/African American. Natalie provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Natalie Milligan offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Natalie is licensed in Washington, DC and Maryland, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Natalie Milligan is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Natalie will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Natalie’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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