Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Max works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Max
Max Schimmel is an LPC with 22 years of clinical experience helping people through difficult life moments. He focuses on practical, straightforward work that helps people move from feeling stuck toward clearer goals and better daily functioning. He focuses on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and anger management.
He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and mood concerns. He pays attention to how attachment, abandonment, and communication problems shape current struggles.
Background and approach
Max has particular experience with men facing midlife transitions, military veterans, and people in non-traditional relationships. He also has experience with blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and those living with autism or eating-related difficulties. Substance use and personality pattern concerns are within his scope as well.
Max emphasizes meeting each person where they are and building a working plan together. He listens without judgment and helps set realistic steps toward change. If someone is not yet ready for change, he begins by assessing readiness and designing smaller steps to build momentum.
Throughout the process he aims to make sessions focused and practical. People can expect clear discussion, collaborative planning, and concrete strategies to handle anger, improve communication, reduce anxiety, and strengthen self-worth.
What Max works with
Everything Max lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Max's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Two evidence-based techniques often used in work like this are cognitive strategies and behavioral skills. Cognitive strategies help people notice and change thoughts that increase anger, anxiety, or low mood, while behavioral skills focus on practical actions such as breathing exercises, activity scheduling, and graded exposure to reduce avoidance and improve mood.Another common approach emphasizes attachment and relational patterns. This work looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions and communication, helping people develop clearer boundaries and more effective ways to connect with others.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, and together they will try methods that fit best. Adjustments are made along the way based on what helps most.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online options can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking to know how sessions are delivered and to pick the option that fits your routine.
Questions people ask about Max
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as grief, trauma, attachment concerns, and substance use.
What is the style of therapy like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, with listening, goal setting, and clear steps to move forward. Sessions emphasize concrete strategies and planning rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.