Melvyn Heyes
MD and LCSW clinician treating anxiety, relationships, and trauma
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About
Melvyn Heyes, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW, helps people managing persistent stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, depression, and addictions. With 16 years of clinical experience, he works with clients who often appear stable and successful yet report feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck in repeating patterns. He listens for what matters most and helps clarify the specific problems that sustain ongoing distress.
His practice emphasizes designing and implementing practical paths forward for definable problems such as job dissatisfaction, marital communication challenges, parental responsibilities, or decisions about separation. Sessions aim to address both immediate symptoms and the broader behavioral and emotional patterns that have developed over time.
Melvyn takes a non-judgmental stance that balances validation with an urgency to address challenges. He collaborates with clients to break longstanding patterns shaped by past trauma or life experience and to build concrete skills and responses that support clearer decision making and more satisfying day to day functioning.
His practice emphasizes designing and implementing practical paths forward for definable problems such as job dissatisfaction, marital communication challenges, parental responsibilities, or decisions about separation. Sessions aim to address both immediate symptoms and the broader behavioral and emotional patterns that have developed over time.
Melvyn takes a non-judgmental stance that balances validation with an urgency to address challenges. He collaborates with clients to break longstanding patterns shaped by past trauma or life experience and to build concrete skills and responses that support clearer decision making and more satisfying day to day functioning.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 16
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Career difficulties, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 16373, FL LCSW SW18190
- NPI Number: 1467761643
- License: LCSW-C (Maryland), LCSW (Florida)
Online sessions and therapeutic methods
Melvyn offers remote sessions that follow the same practical, problem-focused orientation he uses in person. Remote appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the communication method that fits their schedule and preferences. Sessions emphasize identifying specific problems and designing stepwise plans to address them.He commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map the links between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and to test practical changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used alongside that work to clarify personal values and to develop committed actions that align daily choices with what matters most. These approaches reflect his emphasis on moving beyond symptom management toward new patterns of thinking and behaving.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques and mindfulness practices are also integrated when useful to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The online format is treated as a collaborative space in which clinician and client set goals, try strategies between sessions, and adjust plans together as progress is assessed.
What is Melvyn Heyes's clinical experience?
He has 16 years of clinical experience.
What credentials and licenses does he hold?
Melvyn holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials. License details are MD LCSW-C 16373 and FL LCSW SW18190.
Which languages does he work in?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is he based?
He is based in Maryland.
How can I meet with him remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as communication options.
Does he accept clients outside the country?
This profile indicates that he does not accept international clients.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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