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MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Melvyn Heyes, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Melvyn

Melvyn Heyes, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW, brings 16 years of clinical experience to work with people feeling overwhelmed by persistent stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, depression, or struggles with addiction.

Background and approach

He focuses on helping clients who often appear successful outwardly but report that life feels harder than it used to and that they are caught in recurring, frustrating patterns. He listens attentively and validates what clients bring, then collaborates on practical steps to restore enjoyment, confidence, and a stronger sense of satisfaction.

His practice emphasizes hands-on, goal-oriented work that addresses specific problems as well as broader emotional distress. Rather than only managing symptoms, he helps clients identify and interrupt long-standing patterns shaped by past experiences, and supports building new ways of thinking, behaving, and responding.

His approach combines careful engagement with a nonjudgmental stance and a focus on tangible progress, aiming to balance validation with a commitment to resolving the challenges presented. Located in Maryland, Melvyn uses evidence-informed strategies to design individualized paths forward and works with clients to create the meaningful change they seek.

How therapeutic models translate to online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) frames emotional struggle as parts or subpersonalities that hold beliefs and feelings; work in this model helps people relate differently to those parts to reduce inner conflict and increase self-leadership. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies that target symptoms and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which methods make the most sense for their goals, adjusting techniques over time based on what helps and what the client prefers. This flexibility allows practical problem solving alongside deeper work on patterns rooted in past experiences.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, evidence-informed interventions in accessible ways.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, career challenges, depression, and addictions, along with related areas such as communication problems and guilt and shame.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He combines practical, problem-focused work with validation and careful engagement, using evidence-informed methods to both manage symptoms and change long-standing patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working with clients across a range of stress-related and relational issues.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials with identifiers MD LCSW-C 16373 and FL LCSW SW18190, and is based in Maryland.
Does he offer therapy in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
He offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to 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