Kelsey Milam

I have gained valuable skills working in various settings, including non-profit work, public health, research, and inpatient hospitalization. My experiences have allowed me to work with people of all ages, across diverse backgrounds, and on the individual, family, and group level.

I work with individuals aged 12 and up, couples, and families. Prior to joining Wake Counseling & Mediation, I worked with adults who have chronic health conditions using my training in Lifestyle Medicine, a holistic approach to preventing disease through nutrition, exercise, and self-care habits. I additionally have worked closely with the gender diverse population by addressing anxiety, depression, and gender dysphoria, creating a support group, and engaging in research to better gender affirming care. I also have clinical experience in counseling pregnant & postpartum women, their children and families.

I am also certified as a Positive Parenting Program provider (also known as Triple P) and a Strengthening Families Program facilitator. Triple P is one of the few evidence-based parenting programs backed by years of research. Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing. Strengthening Families Program is a 14 week curriculum aimed to train parents in positive nurturing skills, and youth in social life skills, to create happy, stable families and proven to prevent engagement in substance use.