Profile / United States
Maxwell Sleep-Frankel, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT based techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Grief and loss focus
About Maxwell
Maxwell Sleep-Frankel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Maxwell works with adults facing transitions, loss, and ongoing health or caregiving strains.
Maxwell's work emphasizes clear, practical steps people can try between sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different responses. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered ideas to help people notice what matters to them and take small, values-based actions.
Sessions typically include checking current concerns, practicing a short skill or exercise, and planning a small next step. Maxwell pays particular attention to issues that often appear together, such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, addiction, and complicated grief. He applies techniques that fit everyday life rather than abstract theory.
He has a background supporting older adults and people with disabilities through life transitions and losses, and he draws on that experience when working with people facing midlife changes, end-of-life questions, or chronic illness. Maxwell also addresses challenges like impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
The overall aim is practical progress: notice patterns that cause trouble, try different responses, and see what helps. Prospective clients are advised to confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match their needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Maxwell commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on spotting and testing thoughts and behaviors that cause stress and anxiety, with simple exercises to practice between sessions. ACT emphasizes noticing what matters to the person and committing to small value-driven actions even when feelings are difficult. He also draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on the person's concerns and goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This can mean starting with short behavioral experiments, then shifting toward values-based actions or narrative work depending on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before scheduling. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to keep continuity of care during life transitions and when someone is traveling or living outside California.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like chronic illness and caregiver stress.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses in daily life.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has eight years of experience working with adults, especially older adults and people with disabilities, through transitions and loss.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages does he work in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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