Hi, it's nice to meet you!

I'm Rhyann McMillen, and I'm glad you're here.

What is a fun fact about myself?

I’ve lived in several different parts of the United States – from Pennsylvania, to Florida, to Colorado, and now Oregon. I feel deeply connected to the PNW since moving here and love to try out new coffee shops and find waterfalls hidden in the forest!

What can you expect as my client?

As my client, I want you to feel safe, seen as a human being, and truly heard. Additionally, I want to collaborate with you to know what you are wanting out of therapy or expecting therapy to look like. In our sessions together, I will be your supporter and provide insight about what I hear from a professional, yet human perspective. I want you to feel comfortably challenged, whether that be deepening emotional attunement, creating new experiences within the therapy room, or looking at things with you from a different angle. This can be like bringing unspoken things to the forefront, looking at situations with a detailed lens, zooming out to see the larger context, and exploring how the past can impact current desires. There is no one way to do therapy, and I would love to hear about what you need from me in order to best support you with your therapeutic goals.

Pronouns: She/They

Who am I outside of therapy?

Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending quality time with my fiancé, cuddling with my cats at home, as well as traveling to see friends and explore new places. I am also a barista in Portland and like to nerd out about coffee whenever I get the chance! More recently, I have been enjoying listening to audiobooks while coloring or playing cozy video games.

How did I become a therapist?

I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and planned to open up a coffee shop with a welcoming environment where people can experience memorable moments with one another. I then learned that I wanted to connect with other humans on a deeper level after I was a mentor at a job-readiness program where I helped at-risk youth feel supported in long term goals and learn new skills. Additionally, working through my own partnership and seeing how healthy relationships can be created was inspiring to me. Recognizing that being a therapist would give me the opportunity to help people to feel seen, connected, and grow in a safe and supportive space felt like a path suited for me.

I am currently a third year student in the Lewis and Clark Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy program with a specialization in sexuality. Within my coursework there is a focus on social justice, which can include using our power as therapists to be advocates for others and work towards dismantling structures that uphold oppression. Additionally, as an MCFT we are taught to look at things through a relational lens, seeing how different identities intersect and interact with one another. With specializing in sexuality, I am taking extra courses focusing specifically on the ways that one’s gender, sexuality, or relationship to sex impacts themselves or their relationships.

While I am at the start of my journey as a therapist, I believe that I bring a lot of experience from living life as a human being. I have experienced familial conflict, relationship difficulties, identity issues, grief, and overall been through challenges in life. But I also know what it is like to feel happiness, love, excitement, and connection to the earth and others around me. Even though I can never exactly know what someone is going through, I have a lot of empathy for others who are experiencing the struggles that life can bring us. I like to think that my greatest strength is having these human experiences so people can feel truly heard and know that they are not alone.

Do you desire a deeper understanding of yourself and more fulfilling connections with others? Let’s explore how to create experiences that align with who you are and learn what you need to feel safe and secure in your relationships. As a queer person myself, I would love to work with individuals, couples, or people in non-traditional relationship structures who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am particularly interested in topics such as sex therapy, gender exploration, emotional attunement, and increasing self compassion. I also welcome anyone from marginalized communities who are in need of support, advocacy, and understanding.