- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose work
About Maxine
Maxine works with adults who are managing recent or past trauma and the ripple effects that can follow. She talks through symptoms like panic attacks, dissociation, and persistent low mood. She helps people who feel isolated or stuck after major life changes and those wrestling with shame, guilt, or relationship tensions.
In sessions she explores communication patterns, family of origin influences, and dependent personality dynamics that can make decisions harder. Conversations often include examining abandonment worries and repairing how someone relates to others. She pays attention to practical problems at work that increase stress and to moments when a person questions their purpose or path.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Maxine aims to help clients name what they are feeling, understand how past experiences shape present choices, and test new ways of interacting with others. Sessions move at a pace set by the client, and come back to concrete steps between meetings.
To begin, prospective clients use the platform questionnaire and schedule a first session. The scheduling step helps match goals with a therapist and set an initial plan for exploring next steps and direction in life.
License and NPI on record
- LPC
- Texas · 93920
- NPI
- 1558115931
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many of Maxine's core methods are evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom reduction and skill-building. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process upsetting memories and reduce their impact on daily life; this can help with post-traumatic stress, panic, and dissociation. Another typical element is cognitive and behavioral work that looks at thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety, low mood, and avoidance, and practices small experiments to shift those patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Maxine will discuss what feels most useful, try methods on a trial basis, and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences. The emphasis is on practical tools and checking in together about what is or isn't working.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day, or remove the need to travel to an appointment. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to confirm how sessions will be conducted and which techniques will be prioritized.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focuses include life purpose, attachment and panic symptoms.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a collaborative, straightforward approach to name feelings and examine patterns that keep someone stuck. Work includes discussing past influences, communication habits, and practical steps between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience as a practicing counselor. That time has focused on trauma recovery, mood concerns, and helping people navigate life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the platform's session details to see which formats are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Refer to the platform for current pricing by region.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process sets an initial plan and next steps.
Good to know
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