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Maxwell Sleep-Frankel

Maxwell Sleep-Frankel

LCSW

California

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 105702
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivational approach
    • Focus on grief
    • Addiction support

    About Maxwell

    Maxwell Sleep-Frankel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. He brings eight years of clinical experience working with adults facing major life challenges like grief, addiction, and shifting roles. Maxwell focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control.

    He draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and find motivation to change. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and to build actions that match a person’s values. Sessions are described in everyday language and focus on coping skills, decision-making, and managing strong emotions.

    Maxwell has a long history supporting people through aging, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and end-of-life matters. He also works with substance use concerns, grief after loss, and challenges like isolation, guilt, and midlife transition. His background includes education in psychology and social work and ongoing study in clinical social work.

    In sessions he aims to listen without judgment and help people pick concrete, realistic steps forward. Therapy is collaborative: goals and pacing are set together. Maxwell aims to make therapy fit into a busy life, with straightforward tools and steady support.

    If you are facing big changes, persistent anxiety, or problems with alcohol or drugs, Maxwell offers focused, practical work to help you move toward the life you want.

  2. How Maxwell’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. Online sessions can use guided conversation to increase motivation and set realistic next steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and still act according to their values; online sessions often use short exercises and reflection to practice those choices. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first and emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that can be built across virtual visits.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maxwell will collaborate with each person to identify which methods feel most helpful. Goals, pace, and techniques are set together so therapy matches the client’s needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more focused check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue care while managing health or mobility limitations. Licensed professionals, including Maxwell, aim to adapt tools and exercises so they work well in an online setting for everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexuality

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Maxwell help with?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like chronic illness, caregiver stress, isolation, and midlife concerns.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He uses a person-centered style that emphasizes listening, practical steps, and collaboration. Techniques include Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and CBT to match the client’s goals.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has eight years of professional experience working with adults, including work around aging, disability, grief, and addiction.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.

    Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

    He accepts international clients; confirm any jurisdictional details when you schedule.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin a therapy match?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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