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

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 am certified in anxiety, depression, and trauma (EMDR).

I am also a relationship expert with a PhD in marriage and family therapy and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-S, LICSW). I have over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, groups, and families. Many of my clients choose alternative methods for dealing with anxiety and depression instead of prescription medication. I am also a certified herbalist and a yoga practi

tioner. I'm not just EMDR "trained", but also certified with advanced hours in trauma. I am trained in CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), CPT (cognitive processing), and I’m a certified facilitator for Prepare/Enrich (marital & premarital). I help couples work through their conflicts and achieve the kind of relationship they desire. I am happily married and the mother of two young adults. I work from a Christian framework. I'm licensed in CT, DC, TX, and AZ. My Tik Tok is Self-esteem Dr. and Instagram is Dr. dwan. I'm currently seeing clients online. Read more about my practice at dwanreed.com. Youtube channel - www.youtube.com/user/dwanreed.

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Take a moment. Right now. Breathe in. Hold. Release. Do it again. Allow peace to soothe you in this moment.
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There were moments in my marriage when I felt like God was ignoring my pain. Looking back now, I realize that God was always with me, working in my life. Even though it felt like time was standing still in my unhappy marriage, God was intervening in ways that I couldn& #39;t comprehend. If I had given up on my marriage, I would have never been able to witness the outcome of God's work.

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Why he will never marry you. The game he’s running on you.

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In part 2, Dr. Reed shares how to help a passive male become the strong man that God intended.

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Dr. Reed defines a passive male and explains how he may fail to defend his wife’s boundaries. She suggests mentorship, studying the Bible, and addressing codependency.

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was ...
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“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5

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Do you have your own life? Dr. Reed says many women rely on their partner for meaning. She urges you to reclaim hobbies, friends, and personal goals, with love as the icing, not the cake.

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