Maximilian Stepaniak helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on clear, practical steps.
01About Maximilian
Maximilian Stepaniak helps people who are feeling stuck by focusing on clear, practical steps. He uses straightforward conversation to address anxiety, depression, stress, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Maximilian holds an LPCC, which is the credential listed for his practice in Ohio.
He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills - identifying triggers, testing new ways of thinking, and trying small changes between meetings.
Background and approach
That approach is useful for coping with everyday stress and for handling stronger reactions tied to trauma and past hurt. Maximilian has three years of experience. He has worked with people across a wide age range and from varied cultural backgrounds.
Recent work has included men’s issues and process addictions, such as gambling, pornography, gaming, and shopping concerns. In meetings he aims to make the space comfortable and nonjudgmental while keeping the work collaborative. He will sometimes challenge negative habits and help clients practice new skills during and between sessions.
The goal is steady, practical change rather than quick fixes. If you want a clear plan for managing emotions, addressing relationship stress, or changing patterns that feel stuck, he helps set realistic steps and supports progress over time.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.2606910 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1447985155 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maximilian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How cognitive approaches translate to online work
Many clients find cognitive behavioral techniques helpful because they break problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions that you can change. This approach involves noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or lift mood. It is often used for stress, depression, anger, and trauma-related symptoms.Another useful strand focuses on relapse prevention for process addictions. That work looks at triggers, routines, and coping strategies so clients can replace harmful habits with safer options and build a step-by-step plan for difficult moments.
Choosing the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep appointments more consistent. Others prefer different arrangements for shorter check-ins or longer skills practice, so clarifying session length and frequency beforehand helps make therapy practical for everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and money problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses cognitive behavioral approaches that emphasize identifying thoughts and changing behaviors, with practical skills to try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of clinical experience and has worked with people from varied cultural backgrounds and a wide age range.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the credential LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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