Kelsey Milam, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kelsey Milam

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 6 days ago
7 years in practice

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.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanBisexualAgnosticismLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

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

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