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Max Higa

Evidence-informed therapy with practical strategies

LCSW, CSW Colorado

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Max

Max Higa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado who uses evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people navigate emotional challenges. He brings six years of clinical experience addressing depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and issues connected to sexual orientation and identity.

Background and approach

Max approaches each person as the expert on their life and prioritizes listening so that treatment reflects the client’s goals and values. Clients turn to him for support with relationships, family conflict, grief, addiction, and intimacy-related concerns, as well as for work on self-esteem, anger, and patterns linked to attachment or dependent personality traits.

He also works with people confronting shame, isolation, sexual assault, and other painful experiences. Max presents therapy as a collaborative process that asks for courage and curiosity, and he aims to create space where a clearer path forward can emerge through focused, practical strategies and empathic understanding.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Max commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with shame, grief, and long-standing avoidance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and history together to determine which methods to prioritize and will adapt techniques as progress unfolds so the plan stays aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit sessions into busy lives, while still allowing for focused therapeutic work and practical skill-building.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, relationship and family conflicts, addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar-related matters.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience as a clinician working with a broad set of mental health and relational concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado and also holds the CSW credential with licence reference CO LCSW CSW.09928248.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesDependent personalityGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English