Melvyn Heyes, LCSW-C, LCSW
About me
I specialize in treating anxiety and stress in ‘normal’ people like yourself. My clients appear stable and successful, but quickly express they’re struggling - overwhelmed with frustration - even sadness. They tell me life seems persistently harder than a while ago, stuck in seemingly inescapable patterns with difficult problems. Then, more issues: job dissatisfaction, marital communication (even divorce) or parental challenges – a ‘Polycrisis’. Clients want to be heard and validated; I’ll listen. We’ll work together in a positive direction to restore order, enjoyment in life and self-confidence with a strong sense of satisfaction.
My practical approaches focus on designing and implementing paths forward for specific definable problems, as well as your generalized angst. We’ll not just manage symptoms – we’ll also break old patterns you've operated on (perhaps for years) because of past trauma or other experiences; we'll build new ways of thinking, behaving and responding.
I engage carefully to what is happening and we will cooperate on a response. My non-judgmental approach balances the need to validate your experiences with the urgency to address and resolve your challenges. I will help you create the fulfilment you envision.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: 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
License information
MD LCSW-C 16373
FL LCSW SW18190
Reviews
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Really good therapist. He gets to the point and moves forward.
Written on Jun 15, 2026 after therapy with Melvyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
He really helped me see some of my negativity that I thought was normal or realistic for what it was and is helping me see myself differently all together
Written on Jun 11, 2026 after therapy with Melvyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd