Max Higa, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Colorado

About Max

Max Higa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado who centers therapy on practical, evidence-informed approaches. He uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other concerns. Max draws on six years of clinical work to offer steady support and clear tools.

He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for everyday life.

Background and approach

His work often focuses on family and parenting matters as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses trauma and abuse, substance-related concerns, bipolar mood issues, and challenges faced by LGBT clients. Max pays attention to patterns like attachment difficulties, dependent personality traits, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness.

Sessions are conversational and practical. Max listens for what matters most, then helps people try small changes that can make a difference. He blends skills training with gentle exploration so clients can build habits that match their values.

Max also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when they fit a person’s goals. These methods add tools for emotion regulation, staying motivated, and making steps toward recovery. He believes therapy is a collaborative process and that people themselves know their story best.

Max holds the credential CSW in addition to LCSW and brings a respectful, nonjudgmental stance to sessions. He aims to meet clients where they are and support realistic progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions toward those values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and ordinary life overwhelm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to ease symptoms like depression and anxiety. It gives concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then recommend ACT, CBT, or other methods as a collaborative choice. Sessions are adjusted over time to reflect what is helping and what needs to change.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or transportation limits. Video and phone sessions let clients meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life, while allowing therapists to teach skills, review progress, and plan next steps.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Max commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship issues. He also focuses on family matters, LGBT-related concerns, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and practical, mixing skill-building with reflective listening. He uses several evidence-informed approaches to match client needs.

What is his clinical experience?

He has six years of professional experience as a licensed social worker. That background informs his work with common mood, stress, and relationship concerns.

What credentials does he hold and where is he located?

He is credentialed as LCSW and CSW with CO LCSW CSW.09928248 and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility in how people connect.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the intake and matching process.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Colorado
Languages: English

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