Melanie Anderson, LCSW
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Melanie Anderson earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Women’s Studies from Tulane University (2001). She worked as a writer for 15 years before pursuing her longtime goal of helping others by becoming a therapist. 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). She has been practicing Dialectical Behavior Therapy for 4 years with adolescents, families, and groups. Melanie can be reached directly at Melanie@perimeterdbt.com
Qualifications and Experience:
Treatment Philosophy: I 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, replacing those unhelpful behaviors, and reducing the suffering you experience. I use an approach that is non-judgmental and compassionate to explore experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. |