About Melinda
Melinda Andre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 22 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and trauma-related issues. Her approach is straightforward and practical.
Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that add up. She blends client-centered listening with structured techniques to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Melinda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors.
How Melinda works
She uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Solution-Focused techniques to set achievable goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is part of her work when emotional connection and attachment are central concerns. Clients can expect a mix of empathy and clear direction.
Melinda aims for open, honest conversations that lead to realistic plans. She checks progress and adjusts the plan as needed so work stays relevant to daily life. She holds credentials as LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia.
Sessions are offered in English and Melinda also accepts international clients. Practical supports like tools, homework, and communication between sessions are used to keep momentum going.
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What Melinda works with
The areas below are the ones Melinda selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online therapy
Melinda often uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and priorities. This helps people feel heard and clearer about what they want to work on.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on practical steps and experiments that can change daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Then she adapts techniques so they fit the client's needs and life circumstances in a collaborative way.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, ongoing prompts, or when someone prefers writing their thoughts. These options give flexibility to schedule care around work, family, or other commitments while keeping therapy focused and goal driven.
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