- Cognitive behavioral work
- Anger and impulse control
- Process addiction focus
About Maximilian
Maximilian Stepaniak is an Ohio LPCC with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and related concerns. He also focuses on men’s issues and process addictions such as gambling, pornography, gaming, and shopping. Sessions are presented in clear, practical language and aimed at helping people reduce intense emotions and regain control over day-to-day life.
Maximilian uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. He often helps people identify patterns that lead to outbursts, avoidant behavior, or repeated cycles of frustration. That work includes practicing new ways to respond to triggers and testing small behavioral changes between sessions.
He has experience supporting people from a range of cultural backgrounds. The original biography notes work with individuals from age 6 through their late 60s, though the profile here is written for adults seeking help with temper and impulse issues. He also brings steady attention to attachment, adoption and foster care history, and blended family concerns when those issues are relevant.
In sessions he combines discussion with concrete skill-building. That can mean tracking thoughts, learning specific emotion regulation strategies, and setting short experiments to try different responses in real situations. He aims to make the process practical and focused on what a person can do between appointments.
Maximilian describes the work as collaborative. He encourages people to challenge unhelpful thinking, practice alternative behaviors, and build routines that support gradual change.
How cognitive behavioral methods translate to online work
Maximilian uses cognitive behavioral techniques online to help people map out the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. That method teaches concrete skills such as thought records, activity scheduling, and targeted behavior experiments that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anger and impulsivity.He also draws on structured approaches for emotion regulation and impulse control. These methods focus on identifying triggers, learning short-term calming techniques, and testing alternative responses in everyday situations. They are useful for stress, anger, and patterns tied to process addictions or relationship strain.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Together they review what helps and adapt the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the original biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, and some formats can make it simpler to have a brief check-in, avoid travel time, or do focused skill practice without a long commute. Ask about session length, frequency, and whether camera-on, phone, or other options are offered when you arrange a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and related issues. Additional focuses include men’s issues, process addictions, attachment and family concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He practices cognitive behavioral methods that link thoughts, feelings, and actions. The approach emphasizes practical skills and behavior changes you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience as an Ohio LPCC. That experience includes clients across a wide age range and cultural backgrounds.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LPCC and is based in Ohio. The profile uses the exact credential and state as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the supplied information.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are not listed here and may depend on your region.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.