Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Crisis Intervention, Depression and 5 more.
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Hello, I'm Chanda Anderson, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. In addition to my LPC, I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and a proud member of the Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia (LPCGA). I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, which have laid the foundation for towards my clinical experience in the field of mental health. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals in crisis at local emergency departments. My experience spans working with couples, adolescents, and individuals from all walks of life. My roles at various settings, working as a therapist have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of mental health crises and interventions. In my practice, I utilize a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach combined with a person-centered therapy (PCT) approach. I believe in allowing clients to take the lead in sessions while I provide unconditional positive regard and empathy. Creating a safe and non-judgmental environment is paramount to me, as it fosters self-discovery and personal growth. My goal is to encourage clients without interfering in their journey, offering support and guidance as they navigate their challenges. My clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, anger management, couple therapy, group therapy, substance abuse, psychosis, dual diagnosis, and other disorders. I also offer support for issues related to addiction, grief and bereavement, PTSD, stress, suicidal ideation, family relationships, trauma, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ support, bipolar disorder, adolescent and teen mental/behavioral health, military and veteran support, and children's mental/behavioral health. If you're looking for a compassionate and experienced therapist to support you on your journey, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can work towards achieving your mental health goals in a safe and supportive environment.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Over the past 11 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you identify the root cause of your challenges and to create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
I have worked with adolescents from the age of 14 to adults. I enjoy working with a wide range of diverse populations.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that uses a variety of techniques to help people change their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors. CBT approaches often include strategies to help people manage their maladaptive behaviors.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this approach emphasizes strengthening friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning in the relationship. It utilizes assessments, interventions, and exercises to help couples build stronger connections and resolve conflicts effectively.
The person-centered approach is a way of treating people as individuals with respect, and not just as a condition. It involves understanding what's important to the person, their family, and their support people, and building trust and mutual respect. As your therapist, I will offer three concepts: unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling method that helps people find the motivation to change their behavior. It's based on the idea that people are more likely to change when they see the gap between where they are and where they want to be. MI was originally developed to help people with alcohol addiction., and anxiety disorders just to name a few.