- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Stress and anxiety
About Max
Max Schimmel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. He also supports people facing attachment wounds, grief, and life transitions.
Max helps clients who feel stuck before they begin change. He starts by assessing readiness and then outlines small, practical steps toward clearer goals. That might mean focused skills for managing strong feelings, or planning actions to reduce everyday stress and improve communication.
He has experience supporting men in midlife transitions and military veterans, and he helps people in non-traditional relationship arrangements. He also works with neurodivergent clients, including those with autism, and with people dealing with caregiver strain, blended family issues, and separation or divorce.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Max listens, offers observations, and suggests techniques people can use between meetings. When needed he addresses substance use, eating concerns, obsessive habits, and mood regulation difficulties alongside other goals.
Clients who want to start are guided through a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling process. Max uses practical methods and a collaborative tone to help people manage anger, reduce reactive patterns, and make steady progress toward the outcomes they name.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Two evidence-based approaches Max uses are brief skills training and structured problem-solving. Brief skills training teaches concrete tools for managing strong emotions, like breathing techniques and behavioral steps to de-escalate. Structured problem-solving breaks down a recurring conflict into clear tasks and experiments to try between sessions.He also draws on approaches that focus on attachment patterns and communication practice. That work helps people recognize old interaction habits and test new ways of speaking and responding in real life. These methods help with relationship strain, anger that shows up with partners or coworkers, and rebuilding trust after repeated conflict.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. Max will work together with each client to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Sessions are collaborative and adjust as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also help people practice new skills in their usual settings without needing to be on camera for the whole time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with anger linked to relationships, workplace frustration, and built-up resentment. He also helps people respond differently when emotions escalate.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. The work emphasizes skills, readiness, and measurable change over time.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, substance use, and relationship concerns. That experience includes work with veterans and midlife transitions.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not accepted. Sessions are offered in English for clients located in Pennsylvania.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the booking flow for up-to-date details.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing appears during the signup process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning conversation.