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Deborah Max

Virtual

2 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New Jersey
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 4 Insurance providers

Meet Deborah

Mental health treatment should not be traumatic. I am drawn to working with individuals who have been historically mislabeled and misunderstood. I have supported many who’ve had negative experiences with mental health services and every reason not to trust me. I’ve also provided effective counsel to emergency room physicians and nurses and have a deep appreciation for the unique stressors frontline workers face. My goal is to offer compassionate, trustworthy care in a safe and supportive space.

My goal is to offer compassionate, trustworthy care in a safe and supportive space.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Engaging
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

  • Harm Reduction
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Connecticut and New Jersey residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Writing, dogs, candy and collecting toys.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#44SC06438800 • New Jersey • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, Simmons University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Deborah Max accepts Independence Blue Cross, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Deborah Max is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Deborah is licensed to practice in Connecticut and New Jersey, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Deborah’s New Jersey license number is 44SC06438800, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Deborah Max has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Deborah’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Simmons University. Over that time, Deborah has worked closely with BIPOC, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Deborah Max works with BIPOC, Veterans, First responders, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Grief, Panic, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Deborah spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Deborah is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Deborah Max draws on Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Deborah’s style is authentic, engaging, humorous, and open-minded. In Deborah’s words: “My goal is to offer compassionate, trustworthy care in a safe and supportive space.”

Deborah Max (she/her) offers therapy in English. Deborah identifies as White.

Deborah Max offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Deborah is licensed in Connecticut and New Jersey, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Deborah Max is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Deborah will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Deborah’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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