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- CBT methods
- Men's issues focus
- Process addictions
About Maximilian
LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) Maximilian Stepaniak has three years of clinical experience and practices in Ohio. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Sessions and goals are described in straightforward terms. Maximilian works with adults across a range of concerns and highlights men's issues and process addictions in recent work.
He uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. That work typically includes noticing thought patterns, testing assumptions, and learning practical skills to manage emotions and impulsivity. He also supports people dealing with attachment and blended family concerns, adoption and foster care questions, and problems around codependency and commitment.
In sessions he takes a collaborative stance. He asks questions, offers observations, and sometimes challenges behaviors or beliefs that get in the way of progress. He helps clients practice new skills between meetings so changes carry over into daily life. The emphasis is on clear, actionable steps rather than abstract talk.
Maximilian has experience across cultural backgrounds and a broad adult age range. He describes work with people from early childhood through late 60s in prior roles, and more recently centers work on adult men's concerns and process addictions such as gambling, gaming, pornography, and shopping difficulties. He frames therapy as a place to learn coping tools and test different ways of responding.
Practical next steps are simple: follow the platform prompts to match, then schedule an initial session to discuss goals and plan work together.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Maximilian describes his practice around cognitive behavioral approaches that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior. CBT involves tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and practicing new responses; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. He frames sessions as skill-building that aims to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.He also works with issues tied to attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice repetitive interaction styles and experiment with different responses. For process addictions such as gambling or problematic gaming, the approach concentrates on triggers, routines, and alternative coping strategies rather than moralizing behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adjust methods over time so sessions remain practical and focused.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can occur from wherever a person is already present. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as adoption and foster care, attachment, and family problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses cognitive behavioral methods and a collaborative approach that involves challenging unhelpful thoughts and practicing practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of adult clients and diverse cultural backgrounds.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio as an Ohio LPCC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.