Are you struggling with anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship problems, or trauma? Do you need someone to speak with about personal issues? If so, let’s talk. With extensive frontline and arts-based psychoeducational experience I will bring a unique perspective to our sessions. My background in music, performance, theatre, and community art enriches my therapeutic approach, making it creative and holistic.
As a Social Work master’s student, I am dedicated to furthering my development in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), more. My practice is trauma-informed, and I bring an anti-oppressive lens to all my work, ensuring a non-judgmental and safe space for you to express yourself and process your experiences.
Together, we can explore coping tools, challenge your thinking, and foster personal growth and change. You are unique, and so is my approach to counselling. I integrate a variety of therapeutic principles and philosophies to create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Experience
Max is in his final year of the Master of Social Work program at the University of Toronto. He holds an undergraduate degree in Arts (Concordia University and a Master’s degree in Ethnomusicology (University of Toronto). After completing a Social Service Worker diploma at George Brown College, he worked as an arts educator in Nunavik. For the past six years, Max has been working in front-line and case management roles at an organisation that supports people with mental health diagnosis in Parkdale, Toronto.
Max has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoeducational Assessments, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Crisis Intervention, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion from the University of Toronto School of Social Work.
Client Focus
Individuals, care givers to older adults, teenagers 14+
Types of Therapy
CBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Music-based therapy
Issues
Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Coping Skills, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress.
More Than Just My Work
In my spare time I play banjo, guitar and play in a number of old-time string bands (feel free to ask me what that is!). I sing in a choir and love spending time outside hiking, swimming, and exploring Toronto’s parks and ravens.
