Max Schimmel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience helping people through difficult life moments.
01About Max
Max Schimmel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience helping people through difficult life moments. He focuses on practical steps and clear planning so people know what to expect from the start. He meets people where they are and works at a pace that fits each person's readiness to change.
He commonly helps with depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, anger, and relationship challenges. He also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, and issues that come up in blended families.
Background and approach
Other areas he addresses include substance use concerns, eating and food-related issues, and mood or personality patterns that make daily life harder. Max has worked with men in midlife transitions, military veterans, and people in non-traditional relationships. He also assists caregivers handling ongoing strain, and those coping with infidelity or separation.
He emphasizes listening without judgment and building a realistic plan for change. In sessions he starts by evaluating how ready someone feels to change and then sets small, achievable steps. He helps people break larger goals into manageable tasks and checks in on progress along the way.
When someone needs more time to become ready, he supports them in building motivation and direction. People looking for straightforward guidance will find an approach that balances empathy with action. Max aims to help clients gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and move toward the outcomes they want.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC020151 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1730951575 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Max lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- 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
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How practical approaches translate to online care
Many of the evidence-based techniques Max uses focus on setting goals, building gradual change, and improving relationships. Goal-focused work breaks larger problems into small steps so progress is visible and measurable; this helps with depression, low motivation, and anxiety. Attachment-informed approaches look at patterns in close relationships and help people understand and change how they respond to feeling abandoned or disconnected.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. It also lets people use quieter settings or shorter check-ins when that fits their needs. Licensed professionals tailor pacing, homework, and check-ins so remote work stays focused and practical.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Max commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties, plus related issues like attachment wounds and substance use concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and action-oriented, focusing on listening, building motivation, and setting practical steps toward change.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma-related concerns, and long-term patterns like codependency and avoidant tendencies.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a PA LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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