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Max Schimmel

Max Schimmel

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Pennsylvania · 22 years experience · English

Accepting new clients online

About Max

I’m a therapist with over two decades of experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments. I work with clients across the lifespan and place great value in meeting all individuals where they are in life. I believe in making change and view the process of therapy for all individuals as a way to accelerate and enhance the result the individual desires from intake through discharge. If someone is not in a place yet where change feels possible, I would help initially to evaluate this key component and help in planning on just how to work towards what may be necessary to develop a sense of urgency and readiness.

My expertise spans a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and anger management. I’m skilled in helping people navigate trauma, grief, attachment issues, communication challenges, and life transitions. I also work with individuals experiencing isolation, social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive patterns, mood disorders, and substance use concerns.

I have specialized experience supporting men through midlife transitions, military veterans, individuals in non-traditional relationships, and those navigating family dynamics—including blended families, infidelity, and caregiver stress. I’m also equipped to work with neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, and those managing eating concerns, personality patterns, and abandonment wounds.

My approach is grounded in genuine connection and understanding. I believe in meeting you where you are, listening without judgment, and collaborating with you to build meaningful change. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or seeking greater self-awareness and purpose, I’m here to support your journey with compassion and skill.

What Max helps with

  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
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  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Avoidant personality
  • Blended family issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Divorce and separation
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Emptiness
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Self-love
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Young adult issues

What clients say

  • “Max has been great. I was hesitant to start therapy after past poor experiences, but he has changed my perception, for sure. Even after the 1st session I felt positive about the outlook of this therapy experience, and excited to see how my future visits would go, and after completing my next visit, I felt the same way.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.

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