Max Higa , LCSW, CSW

Max Higa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Colorado with six years of professional experience supporting people through depression, stress and anxiety, LGBTQIA+-related concerns, family conflict, trauma, and abuse. He approaches each person with respect for their story and a belief that clients are the experts in their own lives, offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence as clients explore change and healing.

Max draws on a range of clinical methods to address issues such as relationship struggles, grief, addictions, intimacy concerns, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, and attachment or personality-related difficulties. His work also attends to experiences of guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, jealousy, prejudice and discrimination, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, and the particular stresses faced by young adults. In sessions he focuses on helping clients identify values, build practical skills, and take meaningful steps toward a more satisfying life.

He holds the credentials LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW, a social work credential. Max values the courage it takes to seek support and considers it a privilege to assist others as they move toward greater well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Max integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy into his online practice. ACT encourages people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed actions that align with those values - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulties that feel stuck. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening, unconditional positive regard, and supporting a client's autonomy to foster self-understanding and stronger relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Max works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Max is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and life demands. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and continue consistent care from locations that work for them, while allowing therapists to tailor session formats to each person's communication style and needs.