
Kelsey Milam
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I am here to listen, partner with you, and offer support for you to overcome obstacles, meet your goals, and ultimately live your best life possible.
I have always had a calling for helping others and was inspired to become a therapist after I met with a therapist after my father passed away when I was a young girl. I know first-hand how scary it can be to share your story, but trust me having an un-biased, non-judgmental, listening ear can go a long way. My most recent clinical experience has been with adults who have chronic health conditions using my training in Lifestyle Medicine. I additionally have worked closely with the transgender population by addressing anxiety, depression, and gender dysphoria, creating a support group, and engaging in research to better gender affirming care. I also have clinical experience in counseling for pregnant & postpartum women, their children and families. I am also certified as a Positive Parenting Program provider (also known as Triple P) and a Strengthening Families Program facilitator. Depending on your needs, I utilize a variety of modalities including Solutions-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Existential, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I prefer to use a multicultural, person-centered, and strengths-based lens in all situations. No matter the setting or population, I provide a passionate and caring approach for patients to work through all of life’s challenges, whether that be chronic illness, major life transitions, mental health concerns including anxiety, depression trauma, and sexual or gender identity journey.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Life Transitions
- Parenting Concerns
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$90 — $170per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Ambetter – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Duke Select – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
C015170, North Carolina
Certificates
Level 3: Primary Care
Positive Parenting Program
Triple P is one of the few evidence-based parenting programs backed by years of research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing.
Advanced Group Facilitator
Streghtening Family Program
Strengthening Families Program is a 14 week curriculum aimed to train parents in positive nurturing skills, and youth in social life skills, to create happy, stable families and proven to prevent engagement in substance use.
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Evergreen Certifications
Depression, anxiety, & self-harm are some of the many ways that trauma can manifest. Kelsey is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) where she uses a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy to heal from past distressing events.
Education
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2017
Western Carolina
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2015
BSW- Bachelor of Social Work