- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship strain
- Depression support
About Max
Max Schimmel is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Pennsylvania with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with people who face anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and anger. He also addresses social anxiety and panic symptoms when they appear in someone’s life.
Max helps people who feel stuck before change seems possible. He first evaluates how ready someone is to make a change and then outlines small, practical steps toward clearer goals. Sessions focus on concrete coping skills, clearer communication, and actions that can reduce distress in day-to-day life.
He has experience with a wide range of concerns such as attachment wounds, abandonment issues, substance use, eating-related struggles, and mood regulation problems. He also supports people dealing with blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and the effects of infidelity. Max works with neurodivergent clients as well, including those with autism or Asperger syndrome.
Max has worked with men in midlife transitions and with military veterans, and he is familiar with non-traditional relationship arrangements. His approach is collaborative: he listens, identifies practical steps, and adjusts plans as progress is made. People who come to him are offered clear next steps rather than vague goals.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, with fees varying by location.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many of Max's methods draw on evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and behavioral change. Cognitive approaches concentrate on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, social worries, and low mood. Behavioral strategies focus on gradual exposure to feared situations and rehearsing new behaviors, useful for social anxiety, panic reactions, and avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Max collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit best with their goals and daily life. He starts with a brief assessment, discusses options, and adjusts plans based on what is working and what feels manageable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between appointments. It also lets people choose quieter surroundings, turn off video for a shorter check-in, or keep a consistent appointment when travel or location would otherwise interrupt care.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, anger, and related issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a practical, goal-oriented approach focused on clear steps and skill building. Sessions emphasize actionable strategies and improved communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations, including midlife transitions and military veterans.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.