Elysian Counseling & Education - Dwan Milam-Reed, PhD, LCSW S, LICSW

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Elysian Counseling & Education - Dwan Milam-Reed, PhD, LCSW S, LICSW

Dwan Reed is a certified anxiety and trauma therapist, and relationship expert (PhD. in marriage and I provide individual, couple, and family therapy.

I am a certified anxiety (CCATP) and trauma therapist (EMDR), and relationship expert (PhD. in marriage and family therapy and LCSW) with over 19 years of experience. I'm also a certified Integrative Mental Health Medicine Provider (CMHIMP), and a yoga, and natural health enthusiast. Many of my clients are seeking alternatives other than prescription medication for anxiety and depression. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in trauma. I offer individual and group self-esteem training -fierceselfesteem.com. I am CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) trained and a certified facilitator for Prepare/Enrich (marital & premarital). I help couples successfully work through conflict and achieve the relationship that they both desire. I am happily married and the mother of 2 young adults. I come from a Christian framework. I'm an adjunct for Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work and a Texas LCSW Board approved supervisor. I'm currently seeing clients online. Read more about my practice at dwanreed.com. Youtube channel - www.youtube.com/user/dwanreed.

12/30/2025

A healthy relationship during Christmas sounds like this:
“I see you.”
“I hear you.”
“I don’t need to win to stay connected.”
Peace grows where understanding is chosen over control.

12/29/2025

Holiday stress often reveals communication patterns we ignore the rest of the year. If voices get louder or silence gets deeper, that’s not failure—it’s information. Pay attention. There’s something worth learning there.

12/29/2025

Is your family going to last or die and what will you do to fix the bond? The video shows the consequences of disconnect and the power of shared memories. youth development, parenting tips, elder wisdom, family unity, life lessons, legacy, healthy relationships

12/26/2025

This season, love doesn’t look like endless yeses.
Sometimes it looks like rest.
Sometimes it looks like saying no without guilt.
Healthy relationships honor limits—and so should you.

12/25/2025

Hide and go seek at Whole Foods turns a grocery run into a funny, heartwarming date idea. What starts as a goofy hide and seek in a grocery store becomes a lighthearted, romantic date fantasy. He riffs on the card moment ‘This is my card from my heart to you I hope you like it’ to build emotion. Join the ride, walk the aisles, and subscribe for more moments.

12/24/2025

Not every relationship needs to be “fixed” by Christmas.
Some simply need clearer boundaries, gentler expectations, and permission to be what they are—no more, no less.

12/24/2025

I’m learning to hold the memories tight. This isn’t a dreary Instagram; it’s a tribute to love and the lessons they gave us. This is my first holiday without my mother. We can honor those who shaped us by cherishing memories and the values they taught. I want to share how their kindness, faith, and guidance still guide us today.

12/23/2025

If the holidays stir conflict in your relationships, pause before reacting.
Ask yourself: Am I responding to what’s happening now—or to something old that was never healed?
Awareness is the first gift you give yourself.

12/22/2025

Christmas has a way of magnifying everything—joy, grief, tension, and love.
Healthy relationships don’t require perfection this season—just presence, honesty, and a willingness to listen without preparing your defense.

12/20/2025

Fighting in front of kids teaches them to normalize conflict. It links to anxiety, low self-esteem, and trouble forming healthy relationships. Take a moment to reflect on your own behavior and choose calmer ways to handle disagreements.

12/19/2025

Do you know what’s really cray cray? You believe him or her because they told you they were a Christian. The Bible says that by their works you shall know them, Matthew 7:16.

12/17/2025

Sometimes we try to turn our partner into ourselves. The key is to celebrate differences and grow together.

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