Cadie Millard , LPCC

Cadie Millard is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Minnesota with 7 years of experience supporting people through difficult transitions and life challenges. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues related to self-esteem and grief. Her background includes work with substance use, impulsivity, codependency, OCD, and complex trauma, and she has supported clients with college success strategies, career counseling, and stress management.

Cadie is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a structured cognitive-behavioral approach that helps people examine and reframe unhelpful beliefs related to traumatic experiences. Her therapeutic style is described as nurturing and inviting, creating a space to process emotions, explore patterns, and problem-solve. She integrates cognitive-behavioral methods with client-centered, humanistic, and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to each person’s goals and needs.

Working collaboratively, she and clients develop treatment plans aimed at building coping skills, improving daily functioning, and fostering self-understanding. As an LPCC, Cadie brings professional clinical training and a focus on empowerment, helping people move toward greater resilience, life purpose, and their highest potential.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cadie integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s experience guides the work and the therapist offers empathetic understanding - this approach helps people gain insight and confidence as they explore personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday coping challenges by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-focused awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cadie works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and adjusts the plan over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Cadie can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, continue care during life transitions, and maintain momentum in therapy without travel or logistical barriers.