Therapist profile
Desiree Malam, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Family
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma informed
About Desiree
Desiree Malam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 15 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and depression. Desiree also supports clients around parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, LGBT matters, and life transitions.
Desiree uses practical therapy methods to help people talk through what is happening at home and at work. She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy appear in her work to set clear, achievable goals.
People come to Desiree for a range of issues, including blended family stress, caregiver burnout, communication problems, divorce and separation, and postpartum depression. She also addresses concerns such as anger, low self-esteem, eating struggles, social anxiety, and ADHD-related challenges. Trauma-focused therapy is part of her practice for those recovering from sexual assault, domestic violence, or other abuse.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on identifying immediate problems, building coping skills, and mapping small steps forward. She aims to create an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be named without judgment.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
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How Desiree’s approaches translate to online work
Desiree commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors by breaking problems into manageable steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete skills for handling intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.She also brings Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques into her sessions to clarify goals and build momentum. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Desiree will help you choose approaches based on your needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust them as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy schedule and fewer logistical barriers to checking in between work or caregiving tasks. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate that online sessions can reduce travel time and make short, focused check-ins more feasible, while still allowing for full-length therapy when needed.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, talk-based sessions drawing on CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused approaches to set goals and build coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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