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Melvyn Heyes

Calm-focused, practical mental health care

MD, LCSW-C, LCSW Maryland

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Melvyn

Melvyn Heyes combines medical and social work training to help people regain balance when life becomes unexpectedly heavy.

Background and approach

He draws on 16 years of clinical experience and holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials, working with individuals who feel competent outwardly but find themselves overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, career frustration, relationship strain, trauma, or addiction. His practice emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps to address definable problems while also attending to deeper patterns that sustain distress.

He uses collaborative, nonjudgmental engagement to validate clients' experiences and move toward concrete change. Sessions focus on identifying recurring behaviors and thoughts, then replacing them with new ways of thinking and acting that promote confidence, enjoyment, and a clearer sense of purpose.

Melvyn aims to restore order and satisfaction by combining short-term symptom relief with longer-term pattern change, tailoring interventions to each person’s situation in Maryland and beyond through online formats when appropriate.

Approaches that guide online work

Melvyn commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to structure online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful changes, useful for chronic distress and motivation struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so the work aligns with the client’s priorities and progress.

Online delivery offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life gets complicated. These options allow licensed professionals to provide structured, ongoing care while tailoring communication style and frequency to individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, career issues, depression, and addictions, along with related areas such as communication problems, chronic pain and family concerns.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Melvyn uses evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor work to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working with people facing both acute and long-standing difficulties, bringing combined medical and social work perspectives to treatment.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials; licence details include MD LCSW-C 16373 and FL LCSW SW18190, and he practices from Maryland.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients; services are available to those located where his practice and licensing permit.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is payment handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Addictions

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Maryland, Florida

Languages

English