Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
Melvin Nevels, LICSW, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and stress
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 14508
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 119079
- Licensed in Alabama
- LICSW, licence 6875C
- NPI
- 1932609831
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
These details come from information Melvin supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Evidence based techniques
About Melvin
Melvin Nevels is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience. He is licensed in Alabama and Texas and practices in Louisiana. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression.
He helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally burned out. He talks through immediate problems like panic attacks, mood swings, and substance use, and addresses related concerns such as loneliness, guilt, control issues, and communication problems. He also supports people facing caregiver strain, attachment questions, and trouble with life purpose.
Sessions are practical and collaborative. Melvin focuses on building coping skills and improving day-to-day functioning. He aims to make sessions a place for clear strategies as well as talking things through.
He uses evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. He also draws on strengths-based and person-centered approaches, and considers cultural and spiritual factors when relevant. That means he looks at patterns in thoughts and behaviors, sets short-term goals, and works on motivation for change.
His background includes behavioral health leadership, case management, crisis intervention, and work with Veterans and people with complex mental health needs. He works in English. If you want to try therapy, follow the site steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many of the approaches Melvin uses focus on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic. Solution Focused Therapy emphasizes short-term goals and concrete steps, which can help when someone needs immediate, manageable changes.Motivational Interviewing concentrates on strengthening a persons own reasons for change and works well for substance use concerns and stages of readiness. These methods are practical and skills-focused, so they adapt well to a collaborative online process where client and therapist agree on goals and strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits your situation, goals, and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as the work progresses.
The site describes how to start: complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The specific session formats used by this therapist are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, all of which help therapy fit into everyday life.
CAreas of focus
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Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas, Alabama
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and isolation.
How does he approach therapy?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on building coping skills, setting short-term goals, and addressing patterns in thoughts and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in behavioral health settings and clinical practice.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Alabama (AL LICSW) and Texas (TX LCSW); he practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers