- Anxiety and stress
- Men's issues
- Process addictions
About Maximilian
Maximilian Stepaniak is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in Ohio with three years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on men's issues and process addictions such as gambling, pornography, gaming, and shopping addictions.
Clients meet a therapist who uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, and practicing concrete skills to manage symptoms. The emphasis is on change that feels practical and doable in everyday life.
Maximilian has worked with people across a wide age range and with varied cultural backgrounds. He describes using cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice patterns that keep problems going and then try small experiments to change those patterns. This often includes setting clear goals and checking progress together.
In sessions he may encourage clients to face difficult emotions and to challenge negative thinking. He also helps people develop new coping skills for anger, stress, and urges tied to addictive behaviors. Work can include problem solving around relationships and managing life responsibilities.
People looking for help with relationship conflict, attachment concerns, adoption or foster care issues, codependency, jealousy, or loneliness will find these topics listed among his focus areas. He asks people to approach therapy as a team effort focused on practical steps and measurable change.
Approach and online sessions
Maximilian describes using cognitive behavioral techniques that help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. This approach breaks problems into smaller parts, teaches skills to reduce distress, and uses experiments to test new ways of coping. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and urges connected to process addictions.He also emphasizes skill-building around emotional regulation and problem solving. That work focuses on concrete strategies for managing strong feelings, reducing impulsive actions, and improving day-to-day functioning. These methods aim to give steps a person can try between sessions and then review together.
Finding the right method is treated as a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what helps. Collaboration guides decisions about which techniques to use and how to pace change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Ask about the available session types and how they might fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. His additional focus includes men's issues and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses cognitive behavioral approaches that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing practical skills. The work is goal-focused and collaborative.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience as an LPCC working with a range of concerns and age groups.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an OH LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.