Edgewater Psychotherapy – Melvyn P. Heyes, LCSW-C

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For Individuals, I specialize in treating anxieties, and feelings of being overwhelmed and stressed in ‘normal’ people like yourself. My practical approaches focus on implementing paths forward for specific problems, as well as addressing generalized angst and emotional distress for which solutions seem elusive. We’ll not just manage symptoms – we’ll also challenge assumptions and self-judgments to 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 to your past, present and future challenges. (My Therapy Approaches for Individuals).

I also work with Couples who, from the outside, appear to have it together — a functioning partnership, a shared life, perhaps a family. But underneath, something has shifted. You both may feel more like roommates than partners, caught in the same arguments that never really resolve, or simply growing distant in ways that are hard to specify. Couples tell me the connection they once had feels buried under resentment, miscommunication, or the relentless pressure of daily life. One or both partners may feel unheard, dismissed, or simply exhausted from trying. Sometimes there’s a specific crisis — infidelity, a major life transition, or a parenting conflict — and sometimes it’s the slow, quiet erosion of intimacy and trust. Either way, the relationship feels stuck and continuing to drift apart. I’ll listen to both of you. Not to assign blame or declare a winner, but to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface — the patterns, the triggers, the unspoken needs driving the disconnect. My non-judgmental approach creates a space where you’ll both feel safe – to be honest and heard. Together, we won’t just manage the friction — we’ll work to understand the deeper dynamics each of you brings to the relationship, including old patterns formed long before you met. We’ll build new ways of communicating, responding, and showing up for one another. My practical focus means we’ll identify specific, definable problems and design real paths forward — while also addressing the broader relational angst that’s harder to put into words. The goal is not simply to stop arguing. It’s to restore genuine connection, rebuild trust, and help you create the partnership you both envisioned. (My Therapy Approaches for Couples).

Please call. I continue to offer ‘Tele-Therapy’ through Skype, WhatsApp & Zoom. Call 410-970-4917, or Text 917-684-9650 or email edgewaterpsychotherapy@gmail.com for consultation.

CareFirst / Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider; United Healthcare Provider; AETNA Provider

“My broad spectrum of personal and professional experiences make me an open, warm and compassionate therapist. I’ll balance the need to listen and validate your feeling with urgency to address and resolve your challenges. I am a practical person too: I’ll help you develop problem-solving strategies as much as changing constructs to react differently to life’s experiences and challenges. My goal is to help you create the happy, peaceful and fulfilling life you envision. I thoroughly enjoy my work and look forward to helping you.” – Dr. Melvyn P. Heyes, LCSW-C.