Max Higa, LCSW, CSW

Max Higa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Colorado with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. He also supports those dealing with trauma, LGBTQ issues, and struggles like addiction, grief, and jealousy.

Max centers sessions on listening first. He believes people know their own stories and that therapy begins by understanding what matters most to each person. Conversations are direct and practical, aiming to identify small, workable steps toward change.

He uses several evidence-based methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in clarifying values and taking committed steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

Max also draws on client-centered principles to keep the pace and focus driven by the person in the room. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want help with changes related to substance use or other habits. Sessions mix reflection, skill teaching, and collaborative planning.

People who reach out can expect a straightforward, respectful approach. Max aims to create space for honesty and steady progress. To begin, prospective clients use the provider’s matching process to match and schedule according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and difficulties around relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, mood, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Max works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan so it matches changing needs and real-world demands.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm what session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use different therapeutic tools in their everyday settings and practice skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can tailor online work to focus on skills training, values-based planning, and managing difficult emotions.