Desiree Malam , LPC

Desiree Malam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 10 years of professional experience. She specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, process trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and loss. Her work centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored.

Desiree partners with individuals and couples to identify practical strategies and emotional resources that support healing and growth. She draws on evidence-informed methods tailored to each person’s situation, aiming to build resilience and improve communication within families and intimate relationships. Her approach honors the courage it takes to begin therapy and recognizes each step toward change as meaningful.

Desiree looks forward to working with individuals or couples outside of the Richland, Waynesville, Camdenton, and Osage Beach areas. She encourages anyone considering therapy to acknowledge the bravery of reaching out and to take the next step when they feel ready.

Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Support

Desiree uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. Additionally, Trauma-Focused Therapy is employed when addressing the aftereffects of abuse or other traumatic experiences, guiding clients through processing and coping strategies that reduce trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Desiree works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across distances, and choose the communication method that feels most comfortable for the client. Licensed professionals can adapt core therapeutic techniques to these formats to support meaningful change and everyday coping.