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Melanie Petrandis-Farfan

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Melanie Petrandis-Farfan
American Addiction Centers (AAC)

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.

At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.

About

Melanie Petrandis-Farfan has a BA in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a MS in Counseling & Psychology from Troy University. After completing her undergraduate degree, she interned at drug policy reform organizations in Washington D.C. where she became passionate about issues such as expanding substance abuse treatment over incarceration. Melanie has worked in the addiction field in various roles, including providing counseling in a methadone clinic and in an outpatient program for women. She has also worked in a community mental health agency where she provided therapy for individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness. Melanie is certified as an addiction professional in Florida and her focus now is on providing quality online content for those seeking substance abuse treatment.

Credentials

  • MS
American Addiction Centers (AAC)

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.

At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.