Maxwell Sleep-Frankel, LCSW
Licensed in California · 8 years in practice
Maxwell Sleep-Frankel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in California.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 105702 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1326516071 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
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About Maxwell
Maxwell Sleep-Frankel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who practices in California. He has eight years of clinical experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps people can take now to feel steadier and more able to manage daily challenges.
Before focusing on outpatient work Maxwell spent substantial time supporting adults with disabilities and older adults through transitions and loss.
Background and approach
That background shaped a straightforward, patient approach to difficult topics like chronic illness, caregiving strain, and end-of-life concerns. He draws on a mix of methods to fit each person, rather than one fixed style. Sessions typically center on what matters to the person and what they want to change.
Conversations cover coping skills, values-based goals, and small behavior changes people can try between meetings. Maxwell also uses techniques that help with motivation and decision-making when addiction or impulsivity are part of the picture. People working with him often address persistent feelings like shame, guilt, isolation, and questions about life purpose or midlife shifts.
He also supports those facing immigration-related stress, veteran and armed forces issues, or relationship injuries such as infidelity. Maxwell frames struggles as things to work through together, step by step. Therapy can include shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on current needs.
He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maxwell lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
Approaches Maxwell names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps toward those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so people can explore feelings and make choices that fit their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce distress and improve coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Maxwell will talk with each person about current needs, personal goals, and preferences, and then try methods that seem likely to help. The plan can change over time based on what is working and what the person wants to focus on.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different days and routines. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone is a good lower-bandwidth option, live chat can work for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share updates or reflections between sessions. These formats make it easier to get consistent support while fitting therapy into real life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Maxwell address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coping with major life changes. He also works with issues like chronic illness, caregiver strain, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
What is Maxwell's general therapy style?
His style is person-centered and practical, focusing on values, coping skills, and manageable behavior changes. Sessions combine listening with agreed-upon steps to try between visits.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has eight years of experience and has worked extensively with adults facing disability, aging concerns, and loss. That experience informs how he supports people through transitions and grief.
Where is Maxwell licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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