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Max Malave

(He/Him)

Integral Psychological Services

LPC

Currently accepting new clients. 

Clients I Work With

I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, stress, mood disorders, and low self-esteem. I work with LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults. I provide individual and couples therapy.

Approach

I practice Person-Centered Therapy which focuses on providing unconditional positive regard to my clients, empathic understanding, being an active listener, and being transparent as a person over having a sterile/professional persona. I also use other other skills/techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Solution-Focused Therapy modalities. I am in the midst of working towards being DBT certified.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

My passion to work with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, & adolescents & young adults stems from wanting to provide the therapy & be that person I wish I could have had growing up. Being part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, I strive to make an inclusive environment for all clients that I see. I strive to make a warm & inviting atmosphere, & want to make sure that the therapeutic environment can foster a safe & open place to be able to discuss any matters that are important to my clients. I hope to provide a trusting & nonjudgmental environment to challenge you, while also work alongside you to see the growth & progress that you may be seeking. Trust, rapport, & safety are imperative to the therapeutic relationship. I want to meet all clients where they're at on their life journey, & work towards my clients no longer needing me as they learn therapeutic skills to navigate their life optimally.

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Teens (13-17)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Teen Therapy

Specialized Experience

LGBTQ+ Affirming
Sex-positive / kink friendly

Languages Spoken

English

Specializations

Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Person-Centered Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Specialties

Anger Management
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Consensual Non-Monogamy
Depression
Gender Identity
Life Transitions
Men’s Mental Health
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Check
Credit
Sliding Scale

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
HAP
Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

State Licensed In

Michigan