Dr. Melamed holds a post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  He is committed to using his psychopharmacology training to promote informed understanding of the real benefits of the medications that are used to treat addictive disorders and mental illnesses .  He is concerned with helping each patient to make an informed decision about the potential benefits as well as possible risks of medications as it applies to each patient’s unique circumstances.  Dr. Melamed has incorporated this knowledge into his general therapy practice.  

Dr. Melamed’s decision to pursue advanced training in psychopharmacology came out of his work with patients who are “dually diagnosed."  These are individuals who have an addictive disorder and simultaneously have another mental health condition such as depression, anxiety disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder.  Dr. Melamed has delivered presentations at training seminars and professional conferences on psychopharmacology for therapists and effectively integrating medication in the treatment of “dually diagnosed” patients.

As part of his general practice, Dr. Melamed works with individuals and couples.  In individual psychotherapy, in addition to alcohol and substance use disorders, Dr. Melamed treats depression/mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues and stage-of-life issues.  In couples treatment, Dr. Melamed works with chronic conflict, infidelity, and the effects of addiction on the couple.  Dr. Melamed has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as a couples therapist recommended by his peers and prominent divorce attorneys.