- Focus on men's issues
- Evidence-informed tools
- Goal-oriented sessions
About Maxwell
Maxwell Sleep-Frankel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of clinical experience in California. He focuses on supporting men and other adults through stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and major life changes. Maxwell speaks English and works with people from varied backgrounds, including those facing aging or caregiver challenges.
He uses straightforward, person-centered care. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors, and include practical skills drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are also used to help people notice what matters and take manageable steps toward it.
Maxwell has long experience assisting adults with disability, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. He also brings experience with addiction and with veteran and armed forces issues, and understands how those experiences can shape daily life. He supports people working through guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
In appointments he aims for clear goals and small, useful changes. He combines listening with specific tools like behavioral experiments, values-based action, and motivational interviewing techniques when helpful. The work is collaborative: the person sets priorities and Maxwell offers structure and feedback.
People often come for help with coping skills, managing strong feelings, or planning next steps after loss or big transitions. To begin, visitors select the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental space so people can find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs support to make sense of hard changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and it often includes short exercises or experiments between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maxwell will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals, needs, and personal style. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
The listing does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Some people prefer video for face-to-face conversation; others choose audio-only for lower bandwidth or a quicker session. Maxwell aims to help clients use the format that best fits their daily life and treatment goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Maxwell help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and men’s issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a person-centered style that blends clear listening with practical tools. Sessions often include skills practice and goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working with adults, including people with disabilities and those facing end-of-life or addiction concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original listing does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapeutic relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.