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Desiree Malam, LPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Desiree

Desiree Malam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who draws on 15 years of clinical experience to help people navigate anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, grief, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She blends practical, evidence-based strategies with empathic listening to create a supportive space where clients can explore difficult emotions and develop concrete skills for daily life. Desiree emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving, tailoring plans that reflect each person’s values and goals.

Her work also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy and family issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, and a range of interpersonal problems such as communication breakdowns, divorce, blended family dynamics, and caregiver strain.

Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, she helps clients build coping tools, improve relationships, and move through life transitions. Desiree welcomes individuals and couples from areas near Richland, Waynesville, Camdenton, and Osage Beach, and encourages taking that initial step toward change as a meaningful act of self-care.

Evidence-Based Approaches in an Online Format

Desiree integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles with organization or focus, and stress management. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing traumatic experiences in paced, structured ways to reduce their ongoing impact and to build safety and coping skills.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to understand goals, preferences, and symptoms, then suggest techniques and a plan to try together. Adjustments are made over time so the methods align with what helps the individual make progress.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible access to care. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family life, maintain continuity during transitions, and use a mix of live conversation and written check-ins to reinforce skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Desiree commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, and a wide range of related issues such as intimacy, eating concerns, and career stress.
What therapeutic styles are used in sessions?
Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address symptoms and teach practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience to her work with clients across a variety of concerns and life transitions.
Where is Desiree licensed and practicing?
Desiree is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2013006416.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not documented as providing therapy in other languages and does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and schedule.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English