Max Higa , LCSW, CSW

Max Higa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Colorado with 6 years of professional experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, family conflict, relationship struggles, and addiction concerns. He works with clients across a range of life stages and identities, including those managing bipolar symptoms, grief, intimacy and sexual-assault related issues, and challenges around self-esteem and isolation.

Max approaches therapy from a collaborative, respectful stance, believing that each person understands their own story best and that a therapist's role is to listen and support change. His practice includes focused work on attachment and dependent personality patterns, guilt and shame, jealousy, prejudice and discrimination, self-harm, and the particular concerns of young adults. He also offers affirming care for LGBTQ clients and addresses the intersections of identity and mental health.

Max holds the credentials LCSW and CSW, signifying advanced social work licensure and clinical training. He applies evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Max Higa

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and problems that involve avoidance or stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning; it is often applied to anxiety, mood concerns, addictive behaviors, and relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore identity, self-esteem, grief, and interpersonal issues at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Max works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and additional support is available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of treatment across changing life circumstances.