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I offer over 26 years of training, experience and knowledge to provide support, compassion and guidance to you and your loved ones during your difficult times. You will receive a personalized therapy plan designed to meet your individual needs.
I am a certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and California. I specialize in treating addiction in individuals and their families and created the "Intensive Out-Patient Program" and "Friends and Family Program" at Hazelden New York. I am a graduate of The Ackerman Family and Training Institute in New York and certified in EMDR (Eye-Movement De-Sensitization and Re-Installation) and Somatic Training from the Trauma Resource Institute and completed all 4 Levels of Brainspotting. I also work with grief, loss, life changes , spiritual growth and cognitive distortions.
Specialties & Clinical Interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol Or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Narcissism
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & Ptsd
- Women's Issues
Therapy Types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community Specialties
- 12-Step Programs
Faith Based Specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Buddhism
- Christianity
Fees & Insurance
Cost per Session
$100.00 - $200.00
Sliding Scale
Yes
Pay By
Cash, Check, Venmo
Licenses & Certifications
Years in Practice
25
License(s)
License #
state
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
28609
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
R056419-01
New York
Professional Certification(s)
Organization
Date
Melody Anderson
EMDR Institute
1979
Melody Anderson
Neuro-Affective Touch Institute
2016
Professional Association(s)
Membership Type
WAAT
Graduate School(s)
Degree
Year Graduated
New York University
Masters of Social Work
1997