Nancy Milam
Hello! I started working in mental health outreach attending school full-time while attaining my graduate level courses. I've worked with those with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, (C)PTSD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, Family conflict, and also worked with the LGBTQ & Latinx communities.
Having the education, personal & professional experiences for years now I feel I can assess and assign the most appropriate type of therapy to a person taking in a person in a holistic manner and use a very person centered approach.
I've met so many wonderful people and knew I wanted to learn and meet more people to try and help guide people as much as I could, so I attained my LCPC to supervise other clinicians and help more in need.
First session
In our first session we'll start with getting to know one each other, we'll both want to make sure we are a good fit for one another and I'll want to see what you want to gain from therapy. I'll also need to complete an intake assessment with you.
Strengths
Having the education, personal & professional experiences for years now I feel I can assess and assign the most appropriate type of therapy to a pe I rson taking in a person in a holistic manner and use a very person centered approach.
Ideal clients
I believe that finding the right therapist to assist you in your journey is often like finding a pair of shoes that has the right fit. This process can be arduous & can deter people from pursuing counseling. A key part of my clinical practice is to build rapport with my clients to assist them with feeling comfortable sharing what can be painful topics & issues. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most influential factors in assisting individuals to be successful in therapy and reach their goals. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community and I offer therapy in Spanish as well.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I've been practicing CBT for 15 years, it's an evidence based practice that works with a variety of diagnoses/struggles navigating life. I've found that it has great outcomes.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy I've used for the past 10 years and it involves mindfulness and being able to learn how your mind and body reacts and how to cope/sit with certain things that one may not be willing or able to change about oneself currently.
Biofeedback
A person's body as many of us know now is very connected to our mental health. We'll use techniques to help control how ones body reacts to environmental factors such as stress for example. I've used this technique with people for around 13 years.
Motivational Interviewing
I've been using MI for 20 years. It's something that I incorporate in every type of therapy that I provide by having an safe space to discuss what one wants to talk about.
Trauma Informed Care
I have about 7 years of experience providing therapy in this area and have personal experience with is as well. There are certain assessments to see how much it's effecting your life, how much one might be keeping it locked away, and explore what you can do to address triggers.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- IllinoisLicense 180008092