Melanie Elder, LCSW, GA | Psychotherapist

About Melanie Elder

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bipolar Disorder

Stress Management

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Coping Mechanism Development

Women's Issues Therapy

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Domestic Violence

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Reality Therapy

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melanie Elder

Welcome to mental health therapy. I’m here to make sure that your goals while in therapy are accomplished. I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space to promote your emotional wellness and personal growth. My approach I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors. Based on your unique needs, I may adapt my approach to include practices like mindfulness and mood regulation. My focus Have you been struggling with depressive thoughts and loss of interest in daily activities you once enjoyed? I work with adults of all ages experiencing self-doubt, grief, and working through trauma. I will work with you to increase coping skills and create a plan for empowerment and a greater quality of life. My communication style I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and will provide you with opportunities to reflect on your experiences as an empathetic partner. If we’re working through something challenging, you can expect me to be calm and patient. My journey to mental healthcare My journey into therapy began with a passion to learn about human challenges and resilience, and the desire to commit myself to helping others find strength through life’s hardest challenges. Having the opportunity to work with survivors of trauma throughout my career has allowed me to commit to empowering clients to experience lasting emotional growth. My goals for you I believe that therapy is a partnership and that meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported in a safe therapeutic space.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Georgia

Education and training

University of Maryland, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1134282239

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What practice does Melanie Elder work with?

Melanie Elder works with Rula Health - Georgia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melanie Elder?

Melanie Elder frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Melanie Elder on their profile.