Melanie M Biggs PH.D.
Psychologist | Clinical
5454 La Sierra Drive Suite 201 Dallas TX, 75231Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Melanie Biggs is a clinical psychologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Biggs specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with the diagnosis & treatment of medical conditions (cancer, women's health problems and heart problems). As a psychologist, Dr. Biggs evaluates and treats patients through a variety of evidence based psychotherapiesy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Biggs because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief and/or major life transitions.
Dr. Biggs is offering In-person, Cellphone and Video Therapy Sessions. Phone and Video Therapy Sessions have been very helpful to patients during the stay in place orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is also providing treatment for the Anxiety and Distress caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic..
Education and Training
UT Southwestern Medical Center Ph.D. 1993
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Methods of testing feasibility for sequenced treatment alternatives to relieve depression (STAR*D).
- Sequenced treatment alternatives to relieve depression (STAR*D): rationale and design.
- One-year clinical outcomes of depressed public sector outpatients: a benchmark for subsequent studies.
- Clinical correlates and symptom patterns of anxious depression among patients with major depressive disorder in STAR*D.
- Clinical and demographic features of atypical depression in outpatients with major depressive disorder: preliminary findings from STAR*D.
- Evaluation of outcomes with citalopram for depression using measurement-based care in STAR*D: implications for clinical practice.
- Bupropion-SR, sertraline, or venlafaxine-XR after failure of SSRIs for depression.
- Medication augmentation after the failure of SSRIs for depression.
- Family history of mood disorder and characteristics of major depressive disorder: a STAR*D (sequenced treatment alternatives to relieve depression) study.
- Comparison of self-report and clinician ratings on two inventories of depressive symptomatology.
- Tranylcypromine versus venlafaxine plus mirtazapine following three failed antidepressant medication trials for depression: a STAR*D report.
- What clinical and symptom features and comorbid disorders characterize outpatients with anxious major depressive disorder: a replication and extension.
- Acceptability of second-step treatments to depressed outpatients: a STAR*D report.
- Assessing anxious features in depressed outpatients.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology/ Licensed Psychologist & National Registry of Health Service Psychologists UT Southwestern Medical Center 1994 - 2010
Awards
- 2000 Academy of Cognitive Therapy - Diplomate andFounding Fellow
- 1992 Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapy - Student Research Dis
Treatments
- Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (cbt), Diagnostic Evaluations, Behavioral Medicine And More
Professional Memberships
- Dallas Psychological Asso., Academy of Cognitive Therapy; ABCT
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- AHA & Komen Foundation
Areas of research
Mood disorders & medical conditions. Therapy outcome measures.
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