Associate clinician:

Melanie Anderson,
LCSW

Melanie Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia.

Melanie Anderson earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Women’s Studies from Tulane University (2001). She earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Georgia in 2018 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia (CSW008002). Melanie specializes in using adherent Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Lifespan Integration Therapy, compassion-based approaches, and RO DBT-informed interventions to treat adolescents and adults with suicidal thoughts, trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, self-harm behaviors, and poor self-concept. She also coaches the parents of teens on how to manage these behaviors. Melanie has been practicing Dialectical Behavior Therapy since 2018 when she was hired by Hillside, the first child and adolescent residential treatment facility to be awarded the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program(tm) designation.

Qualifications & Experience:

> B.A. in English and Women’s Studies from Tulane University

> Master’s of Social Work from the University of Georgia

> Licensed Social Worker in the state of Georgia

> Intensively Trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by Kim Vay, LPC, DBT-LBC and Shari Manning, PhD, DBT-LBC

> Intensively Trained in DBT-PTSD and DBT-PE

> 4 years of experience providing DBT and psychotherapy to adolescents, groups, and families, including LGBTQ+ teens

> Intensively trained in Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT) by Emory  University Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics

> Experience providing DBT in Residential Treatment and Outpatient settings of Completion by the Behavior Technology Transfer Group

> She is one of only four Lifespan Integration (LI) therapists in the state of Georgia

Specializing In:

Adolescent Individual Therapy ages 13 and up

Adult Individual Therapy

Parent Coaching

DBT

DBT-PE and DBT-Ptsd

Trauma Work

CBCT

Life Span Integration Therapy

Treatment Philosophy::

 believe that all humans share a basic desire to be well and happy, and to avoid distress and suffering. Sometimes we just don’t know how to do that, and we try to find relief in ways that work short-term and hurt us in the long run.

I will work to help you identify your goals for treatment and life – what makes life worth living for you? And then we'll work toward building that life, using an approach that is non-judgmental and compassionate.

“No mud, no lotus”

– Thich nhat hanh

Our Team

Our Services

  • DBT Program

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy for adults and adolescents

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one individual therapy for adults

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  • Couple & Family Therapy

    Therapy for couples and families

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  • Child & Adolescent Therapy

    One-on-one individual therapy for children and teens

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  • Parent Coaching

    One-on-one coaching for parents and caregivers of children and teens

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  • RO DBT

    Radically Open DBT for adults and adolecents

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Supervision, Consultation & Education Outreach:

Looking to become a licensed mental health professional or hone your skill set within a specific modality?

At Perimeter DBT, we provide comprehensive support for professionals seeking licensure through individual and group supervision. Additionally, we offer group consultation and educational outreach, all led by seasoned experts. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, gain licensure, or expand your knowledge, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Ready to build the life you want through compassion, knowledge, & evidence-based treatment?