Kate Filmore, LCSW

Welcome

My name is Kate. I am a psychotherapist with over 18 years experience in the field. My practice is LGBTQI+ focused, though clients of all identities are work with me. 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 believe therapy is an evolving process between client and therapist, and methods can shift as therapy unfolds. I offer psychodynamic, behavioral, and EMDR treatment options.

All sessions are conducted remotely via zoom. I have current availability.

Treatment Areas

  • Trauma including Complex PTSD

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Gender and Sexuality Exploration

  • Young Adult Life Transitions

  • Mood Disorders including depression and bipolar disorder

  • Neurodiversity

  • Anxiety, phobias, panic disorders

  • Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), like hair pulling or skin picking

  • Psychosis including Schizophrenia

Payment and Insurance

I accept cash, debit cards, and some commercial insurance plans. I provide invoices for out-of-network benefits. Sliding scale is available

Individual Therapy (50 minutes) - $200

Individual DBT Skills Coaching (50 Minutes) - $200

Gender Affirming Surgery Letter - $0-75 (pay what you can)

I am in-network with following commercial insurance plans: Oscar, BCBS, Aetna, United Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon, Quest, and Oxford.

About Me and My Training

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, Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Psychotherapy. I am EMDR trained. I have significant training in Attachment-Focused Psychotherapy, Harm Reduction, Habit Reversal Therapy, 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 and DBT skill coaching. 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.