Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Max Higa, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - depression and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09928248
- NPI
- 1639552151
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Max supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- LGBTQIA+ concerns
About Max
Max Higa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with six years of professional experience. He works with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, and relationship and family strains. He also addresses issues like addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar-related challenges.
Max centers sessions on listening first. He treats the person, not just a symptom. Sessions often begin by hearing the story that brought someone in and identifying what feels most urgent to change. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools rather than clinical jargon.
In practice he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those approaches guide skill building, values clarification, and behavior changes. Max helps people notice patterns, test small changes, and track what works in day-to-day life.
He pays attention to how attachment, shame, isolation, and discrimination affect mental health. He also supports people dealing with self-harm thoughts, sexual assault and abuse, dependent personality concerns, jealousy, and young adult transitions. The work mixes problem-solving and emotion regulation with conversations about meaning and values.
Sessions are practical and grounded. Max aims to help people find clearer choices and manageable next steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and problems tied to avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more balanced ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Max uses the first sessions to understand a persons goals, symptoms, and daily routines, then suggests techniques to try. He works collaboratively so the approach can change if something isnt helping or if priorities shift.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Talk with him through the matching questionnaire and the first appointment about which session rhythm and practical arrangements will suit everyday life and obligations.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, relationship and family issues, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar-related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He listens first and uses practical, evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed as an LCSW in Colorado.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers