Therapist profile
Max Higa, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
LCSW in Colorado - Anger and Trauma focus
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Colorado / CSW.09928248
- NPI1639552151
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- Anger management skills
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT methods
About Max
Max Higa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado with six years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing depression, stress and anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, and anger. He also supports people dealing with LGBTQIA+ related issues, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and intimacy-related concerns.
Max believes people know their own story, and that a therapist's role is to listen and help make sense of that story. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. He aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build skills that feel useful day to day.
His approach blends several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break down thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to clarify values and take action toward them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing add skills for emotion regulation and motivation when change feels hard.
Max keeps language straightforward in session. He talks through coping tools, emotion-management strategies, and ways to repair strained relationships when possible. He also addresses issues linked to shame, guilt, isolation, and attachment concerns.
People who connect with him can expect direct discussion and collaborative planning. He encourages small, manageable steps and checks in on what is actually working. To start, readers should use the site's matching and scheduling tools to arrange a first appointment.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to name what matters to them and take concrete steps toward those values. It is useful for getting unstuck by connecting daily actions to a clearer sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing specific skillful alternatives. That can help with anxiety, anger, and depression by changing how situations are interpreted and handled. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when feelings run high.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and current concerns, and adapt the plan as progress is made. Clients and the therapist decide together which skills to try first and how to measure small changes.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a phone call when bandwidth is limited. Those practical benefits can help people sustain regular work on stress, anger, and relationship issues without promising a particular service format.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with adults on depression, stress and anxiety, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and LGBTQIA+ related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning, focusing on practical skills and small steps rather than abstract explanations.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Colorado and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site's online options.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.