Melinda Andre
Georgia LCSW focusing on addiction, trauma, and family work
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About
Melinda Andre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia with 22 years of professional experience. She has spent 16 years working directly with families and individuals in crisis and holds training in transformative mediation for civil and domestic relations. Her work has focused on reunification between parents and children, addiction issues, domestic violence, anger management, stress management, and the overall wellness of individuals and families.
She has extensive experience supporting parents with parenting challenges and working with children who have behavioral needs and a variety of special needs. Her caseload has also addressed relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity.
Her practice draws on a mix of client-centered and evidence-informed strategies. She integrates cognitive-behavioral, emotionally-focused, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to develop forward-thinking treatment plans. Melinda describes her work as goal-oriented and collaborative, aiming to empower people to make changes that lead to lasting improvements in their daily lives.
She has extensive experience supporting parents with parenting challenges and working with children who have behavioral needs and a variety of special needs. Her caseload has also addressed relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity.
Her practice draws on a mix of client-centered and evidence-informed strategies. She integrates cognitive-behavioral, emotionally-focused, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to develop forward-thinking treatment plans. Melinda describes her work as goal-oriented and collaborative, aiming to empower people to make changes that lead to lasting improvements in their daily lives.
- Location:
- Georgia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 22
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: GA LCSW CSW004216
- NPI Number: 1508189614
- License: LCSW (Georgia)
Remote care with collaborative, goal-oriented methods
Melinda offers online formats that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. These options allow ongoing work on parenting, reunification, addiction, relationship challenges, and stress-related concerns without requiring in-person meetings.
She commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior, and to develop practical skills for coping and change. Client-centered methods shape the therapeutic relationship, keeping the person’s goals and values central while building an open, respectful dialogue. Motivational interviewing can be used when ambivalence about change is present, helping people clarify their priorities and strengthen commitment to next steps.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused: Melinda works with clients to create and adjust treatment plans that reflect their objectives. The range of remote formats can suit those who prefer scheduled video or phone conversations as well as shorter check-ins through messaging or live chat.
What is Melinda's clinical experience?
Melinda Andre has 22 years of professional experience and has worked for 16 years with families and individuals in crisis, including work on reunification, addiction, and domestic relations.
What are her professional credentials?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credentials LCSW and CSW and holds the license GA LCSW CSW004216.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile lists English as the language used in her work.
Where is she based?
Melinda practices in the state of Georgia.
How can clients work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as ways to conduct sessions.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
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