Melvyn Heyes

My communication style

I'm a direct and compassionate person, oriented to problem-solving and changing the ways you interpret your situations to feel better, quickly. We won't spend inordinate amounts of 'talking', with me just saying 'Tell me more'. You'll get specifics, plans and understanding delivered in a purposeful, connected and warm conversation.

My journey to mental healthcare

After a 22-year research career at the National Institute of Mental Health, I wanted direct people interaction. In 2010, the clinical social work program at Columbia University sent me forward to apply my problem-solving skills (and yes, plenty of hard realities of life) to be a psychotherapist for you. It's been endlessly rewarding!

My goals for you

My practical approaches focus on designing and implementing paths forward for your specific definable problems, as well as generalized angst. We’ll not just manage symptoms – we’ll 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.

Our first session

Generally, clients highlight what's bothering them, how they feel about it emotionally and what they want to happen going forward quite quickly - clients don't waste time, I find. I listen and we converse about what needs to change, identify problem-solving strategies, and recognize realities to be 'accepted'. We form an iterative, friendly team.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White