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 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 practitioner. 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.

01/13/2026

Your spouse isn't supposed to complete you. That's God's job. Your spouse is supposed to COMPLEMENT you.
There's a big difference between needing someone to fill your gaps and choosing someone who enhances what's already there.
What your marriage actually needs: two whole people choosing each other daily, with God as the foundation. Not two halves desperately trying to become one.

Drop a ❤️ if you needed to hear this today."

01/08/2026

Have you noticed the beauty standard in our society changing quickly? They want youthful looks and entertainers, which can put our kids at risk. We must protect our children and take this movement seriously.

01/07/2026

Unforgiveness poisons our bodies and minds, even our gut and heart. Jesus taught forgiveness, not as a rule, but as a path to freedom. If we choose forgiveness, our relationships—and our health—can heal. Unforgiveness can poison our health and happiness. This video explains why forgiving matters in marriage and relationships. Unforgiveness hurts us more than them—let’s choose forgiveness for healthier marriages. c

01/04/2026

Dementia can be scary, and seeing a loved one struggle is hard. This video shares practical steps—doctor visits, healthy eating, stress management, sleep, and staying active—to support brain health. Please drop your suggestions in the comments and let’s learn together.

01/02/2026

This holiday season, give yourself permission to redefine closeness.
Connection isn’t measured by proximity or tradition—it’s measured by safety, respect, and emotional honesty.

12/31/2025

If you’re grieving what you wish relationships looked like this Christmas, be gentle with yourself.
Grief doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful—it means you’re human and deeply relational.

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.

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+18329285173

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http://linktr.ee/DRDWANREED

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