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Maxwell Sleep-Frankel

Compassionate clinician blending practical skills and meaning

LCSW California

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Maxwell

Maxwell Sleep-Frankel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience. He draws on person-centered principles combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help adults manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and major life changes.

Background and approach

His background includes extensive work with adults facing chronic illness, disability, caregiving demands, and the complexities of aging and end-of-life concerns. Maxwell blends motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to support clients working through issues such as guilt, forgiveness, impulsivity, isolation, and struggles with life purpose.

He also addresses substance-related concerns and the emotional fallout of relationship challenges like infidelity. Sessions emphasize practical coping skills alongside exploration of values and meaning, allowing clients to set goals that reflect their priorities and life context.

Practicing in English and open to international clients, Maxwell offers a range of remote session formats to fit different schedules and preferences. He holds the CA LCSW license number 105702 and aims to collaborate with each person to identify realistic steps toward improved functioning and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

The practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways suited to remote work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns through structured exercises and skill-building. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action, which can support people facing grief, life transitions, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to determine which methods and techniques best match their goals, circumstances, and preferences, adjusting direction as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to fit care into busy schedules or access support from different locations. These remote options make it easier to continue steady work on coping skills, values-based goals, and behavioral strategies without the need for in-person visits, while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Maxwell commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, as well as related topics like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues of isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is person-centered and collaborative, using CBT and ACT techniques alongside motivational interviewing and narrative methods to combine practical skills with exploration of values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working clinically, including substantial work with adults managing disability, aging-related issues, and end-of-life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the California license CA LCSW 105702 and practices from California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does pricing for sessions work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English