Kate Filmore, LCSW

Psychotherapist

Welcome

My name is Kate. I am a therapist with over 18 years experience as a psychotherapist. My practice is LGBTQI+ focused, though clients of all identities are welcome. Clients come to me to reduce distress and bring ease into their lives. I practice affirmative therapy that is trauma-informed, nonjudgmental, and direct. I view therapy as a collaborative journey towards self-discovery, healing, and symptom relief.

During our first therapy session, we will outline your goals, discuss your expectations, and leave plenty of time for you to ask questions. We will create a therapy plan together that provides an environment for you to explore needs, process your past and present, and identify new approaches to challenges in your life.

I utilize psychodynamic psychotherapy, behavioral therapies such as DBT and ACT, and attachment-based psychotherapy. I believe therapy is an evolving process between client and therapist, and methods can shift as therapy unfolds.

I conduct all sessions remotely via zoom. I have current availability for individual sessions and groups.

Treatment Areas

I work with people who may or may not have a specific mental health diagnosis. Here is a brief list of my practice specialties. Please note, this is not a comprehensive list.

  • Trauma

  • Gender and Sexuality

  • Young adults navigating life transitions

  • Disability

  • Mood Disorders

  • Neurodiversity

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Anxiety, phobias, panic disorders

  • Psychosis

  • Challenging relationships

Payment and Services

I accept cash, debit cards, and some commercial insurance plans. I provide invoices for out-of-network benefits. A portion of appointments are reserved for sliding scale clients. I am in-network with following insurance plans: Oscar, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, United Health, Cigna, and Oxford.

Headway is the company that I utilize to bill in-network insurance. The link for my headway profile is https://headway.co/providers/katherine-filmore

Individual Therapy (50 minutes) - $200/Slide/Copay

Individual DBT Skills Coaching (50 Minutes) - $200/Slide/Copay

Gender Affirming Surgery Letter - Free

Emotional Support Service Animal Letter - $50/Free for Clients

About Me

I am a white cis woman of size and annually train in anti-oppressive, decolonizing, and anti-racist clinical frameworks. Throughout my career I’ve worked with many clients who’ve had disappointing or harmful therapy experiences. My approach is affirming, transparent, anti-carceral, and non-pathologizing.

I graduated from NYU School of Clinical Social Work and began my career at Bellevue Hospital, working with clients with a persistent mental health diagnosis. For 10 years, I provided psychotherapy at Callen Lorde Community Health Center where I managed a busy department serving LGBTQI+ clients and their allies. I directed the Trauma Treatment Program and the DBT Program. I also helped create a service for those seeking TGNB surgery assessments.

I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have significant training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational and Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy, Harm Reduction, and Health at Every Size (HAES).

I reside in Astoria, NY with my cat, partner, and lots of plants. I have a private, light filled, noise proof, home office for telehealth sessions.

MSW, Clinical Social Work - New York University

LCSW - NYS#084824

I hope to hear from you!

I have current openings for individual sessions, DBT skills coaching, and letter services. Please fill out the form, email me or call to set up a free phone consultation.

Email katefilmorecsw@gmail.com

Phone 773-732-6938

I will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.