Client Testimonials

Here is what my clients say about the work we’ve done together!
Each client chose their own artwork to match with their quote and protect their anonymity.

“Maxy’s style is unlike any therapy I’ve ever experienced, both deeply meaningful and genuinely fun. One week I might be making art or a collage, the next I’m building scenes in a sandbox, doing EMDR, or creating a new playlist. I left every session feeling safe, seen, and having discovered more about myself while gaining tools to handle real life challenges.”

“Maxy shows up for me by meeting me where I am, at every session, regardless of what I need. This ranges from time doing sand tray, guided meditation, parts work, group therapy and other unique approaches that I had not tried before. I truly cannot recommend them enough to folks who are neurodivergent and/or want to work through trauma in a way that is the most beneficial for you!”

“Working with Maxy has truly changed my life. They make me feel safe, seen, and fully affirmed in my gender, letting me be completely myself in every session. With their guidance, I’m growing, healing, and discovering strength I didn’t know I had.”

“I was avoidant to go to my last therapist, and I have cultivated a new honesty with myself in seeing Maxy. Their patience has guided me through the things that have been difficult with being more honest.”

MY VALUES

Reverence

This work often feels spiritual to me—deep work happens that connects to a sense of meaning and connectedness that feels bigger than two people talking in a room. I honor the trust you place in me to do this work together and feel awe toward the transformational work that happens here.

Patience

In here, we move on ‘soul time’, not corporate time. Sometimes nothing seems to happen, sometimes things change all at once. Sometimes we return to the same thing over and over. I move at the pace of trust and the pace of the soul.

Consent

Consent is the bedrock of trauma work. If all trauma relates somehow to captivity (being made to do, feel, or experience something), all healing must involve choice and autonomy. Consent in therapy is a process, not a moment of ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Consent is negotiated and re-negotiated, about the way you would like to spend our time, how and when we discuss certain topics, and the pacing of our work.

Play

I bring the philosophy of improv to my work: what needs to happen will emerge when two people bring their attention toward the same purpose. It cannot be planned ahead of time. It will not follow a script. While I keep track of a general therapeutic structure that spans our work, the moment-to-moment experience is responsive to what emerges. This is when the fun and the magic happens.

Justice

Much of the trauma I see is caused by injustice. One’s dignity, humanity, and voice have been trampled by the unfair use of power and control. This happens in relationships and it happens culturally; the two are very much connected. I bring to my clients a strong sense of justice for the humanity that they deserve but have not been shown. As we reclaim this dignity, we reclaim your voice. I am not interested in half-truths, I am not interested in leftovers. We deserve the whole damn meal.

“Maxy makes me feel at home and comfortable in an otherwise very vulnerable environment. They encourage me to think outside the box of what I thought therapy would look like and embrace creativity!”

“Maxy truly understands my challenges, and it’s the first time I’ve felt genuinely seen by any practitioner. Their calm, accommodating approach makes sessions feel safe and supportive. It’s rare to find someone who is able to meet me where I am, and I’m incredibly grateful for the understanding and compassion they bring to every interaction.”

“Maxy has helped me significantly to identify and address my goals, needs, and obstacles for a better outlook and transition in life. Despite all of my struggles, their faithful patience and guidance kept me steadfast with my loved ones, especially my daughter with special needs. With so many difficult situations, Maxy guided me with their practical intelligence, without any hesitation, for me to trust and build new relationships under stressful, life-changing events. I cannot thank Maxy enough!”