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Desiree Malam

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Desiree Malam, LPC

Missouri

Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2013006416
  • NPI1760723134
  • Experience15 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationMissouri

About

  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • Trauma focus

About Desiree

Desiree Malam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and related life changes. Desiree works with individuals and couples and speaks English.

She focuses on practical, hands-on work in sessions. That means naming what feels hard, trying strategies in the room, and checking how they work in daily life. She uses structured approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with motivational and solution-focused techniques.

Desiree has experience supporting people through parenting strain, blended family issues, divorce and separation, caregiver stress, and problems with communication. She also addresses intimacy concerns, self-esteem, social anxiety, and challenges after sexual assault or other abuse. People bring a wide range of concerns from career stress to postpartum depression and self-harm thoughts.

Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions often involve setting goals, practicing skills, and reviewing progress. She pays attention to what the person wants to achieve and adjusts work as needed.

To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Desiree does not take international clients and works under her Missouri LPC credential.

How sessions work

How Desiree’s approaches translate to online work

Desiree draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to structure online sessions. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced between appointments. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills, and sessions often include skill teaching and role practice for managing intense feelings like anger.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas to clarify goals and build small, achievable steps toward them. These approaches are collaborative - the therapist and client will review what is working and adjust the plan together based on goals and preferences.

Session logistics are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or make it easier to attend without travel. Expect practical skill-building, clear homework tasks, and regular progress reviews to help bring therapeutic work into everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and related life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and structured, using goal setting, skill practice, and regular check-ins to see what works in daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience as a counselor in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Missouri.

Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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