About Kerstin McMillian, M.A., LCMHCA
welcome! i’m kerstin
HUMAN, THERAPIST, & GRIEF GUIDE
Hi, I’m Kerstin, founder of Fig Tree Therapy, a licensed therapy practice in North Carolina. After several years serving as a grief counselor at a local hospice agency, I felt called to build my own practice. The lessons I learned as a grief guide continue to shape how I support clients through life’s many emotional and mental health challenges. I believe we all need a space where our pain is not something to be “fixed,” but rather honored and understood—where healing begins with being truly heard and supported as we each chart our own course toward a brighter future.
My journey to becoming a licensed therapist began on the other side of the couch—as a client. I’m deeply grateful for the compassionate and skilled therapists who helped me process my past, understand my needs, and learn to trust myself again. In 2020, inspired by the pandemic, I began my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My personal experience informs my empathy, while my education, clinical training, and guided supervision ensure that I provide professional, evidence-based therapy.
Today, I am a compassionate and experienced mental health counselor dedicated to helping adults and adolescents in North Carolina find clarity and peace during life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel free to share openly—knowing you’ll be met with respect, understanding, and support. Many clients tell me they feel deeply heard in our sessions and that they can “say anything” without fear of judgment.
I provide trauma-informed therapy, grief counseling, and mental health support for clients facing a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges; including grief, loss, major transitions, and relationship difficulties. If you see yourself reflected here, know this: you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
I understand how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for therapy. That first step matters. Please reach out to schedule a consultation call—we’ll explore whether we’re a good fit, discuss costs, and review scheduling. Life is full of ups and downs, and you don’t have to face them alone. I’d be honored to support you in finding your way forward.
About Kerstin McMillian, M.A., LCMHCA
welcome! i’m kerstin
HUMAN, THERAPIST, & GRIEF GUIDE
Hi, I’m Kerstin, founder of Fig Tree Therapy, a licensed therapy practice in North Carolina. After several years serving as a grief counselor at a local hospice agency, I felt called to build my own practice. The lessons I learned as a grief guide continue to shape how I support clients through life’s many emotional and mental health challenges. I believe we all need a space where our pain is not something to be “fixed,” but rather honored and understood—where healing begins with being truly heard and supported as we each chart our own course toward a brighter future.
My journey to becoming a licensed therapist began on the other side of the couch—as a client. I’m deeply grateful for the compassionate and skilled therapists who helped me process my past, understand my needs, and learn to trust myself again. In 2020, inspired by the pandemic, I began my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My personal experience informs my empathy, while my education, clinical training, and guided supervision ensure that I provide professional, evidence-based therapy.
Today, I am a compassionate and experienced mental health counselor dedicated to helping adults and adolescents in North Carolina find clarity and peace during life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel free to share openly—knowing you’ll be met with respect, understanding, and support. Many clients tell me they feel deeply heard in our sessions and that they can “say anything” without fear of judgment.
I provide trauma-informed therapy, grief counseling, and mental health support for clients facing a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges; including grief, loss, major transitions, and relationship difficulties. If you see yourself reflected here, know this: you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
I understand how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for therapy. That first step matters. Please reach out to schedule a consultation call—we’ll explore whether we’re a good fit, discuss costs, and review scheduling. Life is full of ups and downs, and you don’t have to face them alone. I’d be honored to support you in finding your way forward.