At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- License
- LCSW, Colorado / CSW.09928248
- NPI
- 1639552151
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Depression and anxiety
- LGBTQ affirming care
About Max
Max Higa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of practice in Colorado. He helps people who are feeling stuck by listening carefully and working with them to find clear next steps. He focuses on building a practical plan for change while respecting each person’s story and goals.
Max concentrates on depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, intimacy concerns, addictions, anger, and LGBTQ issues. His work includes addressing self-esteem, isolation, and related struggles that come up in young adulthood.
In sessions he tends to use a collaborative, client-centered approach. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot patterns and try small changes. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people are weighing options or want support finding motivation to change.
Max describes the therapist role as listening to each person’s story and helping them take the next step. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. People can expect a calm, respectful conversation that focuses on what matters to them.
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials in Colorado and has worked in the region for six years. Max invites people to take the first step when they feel ready and to move at a pace that fits their life.
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Using evidence-based approaches in online care
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people weigh their options and find their own reasons to change. It focuses on drawing out a person's motivation rather than telling them what to do, which can help with addictions, behavior change, and readiness for new steps.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills for noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to personal values. It often helps people with anxiety, depression, and stress by shifting focus toward meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces experiments and small changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Over time these approaches can be mixed and adapted based on how someone responds.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed, or more regular meetings when someone wants steady support. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesDependent personalityGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
6+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Max commonly help with?
He works with issues such as depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, addictions, and LGBTQ related concerns. He also addresses self-esteem, isolation, and young adult issues.
What is Max's general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on listening first and helping people set realistic next steps. He uses motivational conversation to support readiness for change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working as a clinician in Colorado.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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