Dr. Adrian Anderson

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with several years of direct practice experience in clinical settings. I have counseled adults with problems ranging from marital discord, depression to workplace conflict. I have also provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, couples, families, the elderly and sexual minority clients. I attained my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Northwestern State University, a Master of Social Work degree from Southern University and a Philosophy of Doctorate degree (PhD) in Social Work from Tulane University.

My foundational approach to therapy focuses on client strengths (Strengths Perspective) and client empowerment (Empowerment Approach). However, I am eclectic regarding therapeutic techniques and modalities used during therapy. If I assess that ego defense mechanisms are interfering with client functioning, then I will take a Psychodynamic approach. If cognitions are problematic, then I may take a Cognitive therapy approach. When engaging in family therapy, I may use techniques from Systemic therapies. My therapeutic toolbox consists of a variety of approaches that I pull from to fit the issue at hand.

Clients should expect that I will engage in active listening and unconditional positive regard. Clients should leave the session feeling respected as a human being regardless of what they bring to the therapy session. Clients should expect that I will provide therapeutic feedback, not advice. Clients should leave the session with information and the freedom to make their own decisions about how they want to address their concerns.