Max Schoen, LSW

I believe therapy works best when you feel understood as a whole person rather than reduced to a symptom or diagnosis. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and direct, and I work to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself while also being challenged in ways that support your goals and readiness for change.

I work with children, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, neurodivergence, and major life challenges. I also have a particular interest in working with athletes and clients struggling with body image, body dysmorphia, exercise addiction, performance pressure, or the ways identity and self-worth can become tied to achievement or physical performance.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent eight years working as a strength and conditioning coach in collegiate and professional athletics. That experience shaped how I think about growth, motivation, performance, and the importance of meeting each person where they are. It also gave me firsthand insight into environments where pressure, comparison, physical performance, and expectations can strongly affect mental health.

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and humanistic and strengths-based approaches. Together, we can understand your struggles in context, identify patterns that may be affecting how you think, feel, and respond, and develop strategies that support both personal growth and everyday well-being.