Melinda Andre, LCSW, CSW

Melinda Andre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. She also supports clients facing parenting challenges, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and trauma-related issues. Melinda brings 22 years of experience to her work and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals and useful tools rather than long lectures. Melinda listens closely, asks direct questions, and helps people translate insight into action. She aims to create a calm space where honest conversation leads to change.

Melinda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused methods. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people break cycles and build better habits. These tools are chosen to match the person and the problem rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Clients work with her on specific problems such as substance use, communication breakdowns, family of origin issues, abandonment and attachment wounds, blended family stress, and coping with life transitions. She helps parents address caregiving strain and behavior challenges in children while keeping the person's goals central.

Practical skills, reflection, and steady progress are the focus. Melinda helps people set realistic steps and checks in on how new strategies are working. The aim is lasting change that fits daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Melinda often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction patterns.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and building trust so clients can set their own pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to help people notice and respond to their emotions more clearly in relationships and personal work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Melinda will discuss options and adapt methods to match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. The plan may combine approaches and will be adjusted as progress is tracked.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and verbal cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or live chat can suit short check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and fit therapy into busy days.