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LCSW, CSW

Melinda Andre, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Melinda

Melinda Andre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, CSW) based in Georgia who brings 22 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family challenges, depression, trauma, grief, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She has a long history of working with families and individuals in crisis, with notable work around reunification efforts, parenting difficulties, domestic violence, anger management, and substance concerns. Her practice also addresses intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and a wide range of family-of-origin and attachment struggles.

Her therapeutic stance centers on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients can explore problems and develop practical skills. She blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral strategies and emotionally-focused work, supplemented by motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and track progress.

Melinda emphasizes collaboration and forward-looking planning, helping clients translate insight into concrete steps toward change. Clients can expect a goal-oriented process that balances support with accountability, aimed at producing durable improvements in functioning and relationships.

She accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to increase access for people balancing busy lives or living outside Georgia.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship where the client's goals and experiences guide the work; it helps people feel heard and supported while they explore values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients and family members explore emotions and attachment needs to improve communication and deepen connection in relationships.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographic distance. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, homework, and real-time support in ways that fit into a client's daily life while preserving access to consistent care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Melinda commonly address?
She sees people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and empathetic, creating space for honest work while remaining goal oriented and practical to help clients make lasting changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience working with families and individuals in crisis, including work on reunification, parenting issues, addiction, domestic violence, and children with behavioral or special needs.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed in Georgia as an LCSW and holds the CSW credential with licence number GA LCSW CSW004216.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live outside Georgia.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Melinda can help with

Melinda Andre works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Melinda works with reunification between parents and children, addiction issues, domestic violence, and anger management.

How Melinda approaches therapy

Melinda's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Melinda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia, with 22 years of clinical experience.