Desiree Milam, LCSW — Therapist in Hawaii

Hi there, I'm Desiree!

I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, and depression. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

My focus

I work with teens and young adults dealing with life challenges and social pressures, often taking the form of anxiety, depression, and stress. I help clients navigate challenges, build skills to feel better about themselves, and develop a more positive outlook on life.

My approach

My approach varies based on each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to build a shared understanding of your reality and work together to chart a path forward.

My communication style

My communication style is animated, accommodating, and personable. I want you to feel safe and comfortable talking with me about anything. I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people and be a support in someone's life. I have always naturally been drawn to helping people through difficult times. I enjoy seeing individuals learn new things, build resilience, and become the best versions of themselves.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is all about working together to define what you want to accomplish in our time together. This often starts by building trust and getting comfortable with what it means to be in therapy. Over time, we'll work together to set goals and track your progress.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend most of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently. I'll ask questions to better understand why you may be feeling that way and what brought you to therapy. The first session is about building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Desiree Milam