Deborah Max

Therapist

Offers Online Sessions

LCSW

Female

Mental health treatment should not be traumatic. I am drawn to clinical work with individuals who have been historically mislabeled and misunderstood. I have successfully worked with many individuals whose prior negative treatment experiences gave them every reason in the world not to trust me. I have also provided effective counsel to emergency room physicians and nurses. I recognize the degree of stigma (often self-imposed) associated with medical professionals seeking mental health treatment. My experience in psychiatric emergency services has given me a true appreciation of the unique stressors front line workers face.
I have been working in community mental health for 26 years. For the past 12, I have evaluated patients in psychiatric crisis in the local emergency room. One of the most frustrating aspects of this work was the warm hand off and discharge plan. Unfortunately, the need for qualified and compassionate clinicians far exceeds the existing resources.

Who might be a good fit for Deborah ?

Deborah Max may be a good match for people navigating crisis or complex mood and trauma-related challenges who prefer a compassionate, trauma-informed framework. Her experience working with individuals mistrustful of mental health care and frontline medical professionals highlights a thoughtful approach to supporting those coping with stigma and intense stress.

More About Deborah Max

Practice/Network Information

Deborah Max is featured on Psych Hub through our partnership with Grow Therapy.

Top Specialties

Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Coping Skills Crisis Intervention Depression Mood Disorders Self Esteem Self-Harming Serious Mental Illness Suicidal Ideation Trauma and PTSD

Available In

Connecticut New Jersey

Treatment Methods

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic

Ages Treated

Middle Age (40 - 64) Young Adult (18-39)

Identifies As

White

Languages Spoken

English

License Information

LCSW

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

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Aetna All Savers AvMed Cigna EAP Evernorth Golden Rule Harvard Pilgrim Humana Medicaid Optum Oscar Oxford Self Pay Surest (formerly Bind) Tufts United Health Care

Self-Pay Rate

$150 / Session

FAQs

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