Melinda Andre, LCSW, CSW
Georgia · 22 years in practice
Melinda Andre, LCSW, CSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Georgia
- CSW004216 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1508189614 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Melinda
Melinda Andre, LCSW, CSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. She works with individuals dealing with intimacy, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also supports people navigating ADHD, LGBT concerns, and a wide range of family-related issues.
Her style is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She offers a calm space to talk honestly and to try small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
Melinda has 22 years of experience in social work and clinical practice in Georgia. Her background includes work with reunification efforts, addiction, domestic violence, anger management, and parenting challenges. That history informs how she approaches complex family and attachment issues today.
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches. Those methods shape conversations about feelings, behavior, and patterns that keep people stuck. She blends guided reflection with practical skills so clients can test new ways of relating and coping.
Sessions move at a pace set by each person. Melinda aims to build momentum toward concrete goals such as improved communication, better emotional regulation, or healthier boundaries. She encourages collaborative planning so changes can be meaningful and sustainable.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Melinda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Melinda names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on feelings and attachment needs. Online sessions using EFT help people identify key emotions, name interaction patterns, and practice different ways of connecting or responding to close relationships.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect. In video or phone sessions this approach creates space for clients to lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports choices and insight.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include specific exercises, homework, and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help the client identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust methods as needed so therapy feels relevant and useful.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial expressions and use more interactive work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick access between sessions or a written way to process thoughts. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Melinda commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, and many family-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and goal-oriented. She provides a calm space for honest conversation and focuses on practical steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience in clinical social work and has worked on reunification, addiction, domestic violence, anger management, and parenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in the state of Georgia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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