Deborah Max, LCSW, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Deborah Max

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Crisis Intervention

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Deborah Max

Mental health treatment should never be traumatic. I am drawn to clinical work with individuals who have been historically mislabeled and misunderstood. I have successfully worked with many people whose prior negative treatment experiences gave them every reason not to trust me. Additionally, I have provided effective counsel to emergency room physicians and nurses. I recognize the significant stigma—often self-imposed—associated with medical professionals seeking mental health treatment. My experience in psychiatric emergency services has given me a deep appreciation for the unique stressors frontline workers face. I have been working in community mental health for 26 years. For the past 12, I have evaluated patients in psychiatric crisis in the local emergency room. One of the most frustrating aspects of this work has been the warm handoff and discharge planning. Unfortunately, the need for qualified and compassionate clinicians far exceeds the existing resources. The pandemic proved to be a golden opportunity for me; I used the quarantine period to obtain my MSW and then my licensure in New Jersey and Connecticut.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

NPI number

1518786771

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Deborah Max?

Generally, Deborah Max has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Deborah Max's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Deborah Max accepting new patients?

Deborah Max generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Deborah Max's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Deborah Max online?

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What practice does Deborah Max work with?

Deborah Max works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Deborah Max?

Deborah Max frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Deborah Max on their profile.