What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.88
“I worked with Dr. Max for a year, a few years ago. I want to share a review now, as his value is still coming into focus. Two things make him great: first, he is a safe space for expression. I never felt I had to pretend to be anything around him, and I now see the value of that safety. Second, he taught me how to guide myself to better reflections when I'm walking around in everyday life. He's a really great doctor, and I always felt like he cared about me. He's 100% worth what you can work him on, and then some. Highly recommend!”
DPMore than 1 year ago
“Max is a great psychologist who has helped me grow as a person and get through difficult periods in my life. I highly recommend Max.”
DFMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Max Nisenbaum
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English, Russian
Getting to know Dr. Max Nisenbaum
I’m a psychologist who practices primarily from psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches. Psychotherapy is a method of personal change and self-discovery through conversation. It’s unlike most conversations we have in our day-to-day lives because no topic is off limits. The areas we explore include your relationships, sexuality, dreams, fantasies, anger, anxieties, and the unconscious motivations behind your decisions.
An important aspect of my approach involves an “interpersonal focus.” This means paying close attention to and examining the role that relationships play in your life. We explore how patterns of feeling and behaving in relationships impact your connections with friends, romantic partners, family, coworkers, and other important people.
Another emphasis of my work is on unconscious processes that interfere with well-being. These processes might take the form of “defense mechanisms” that buffer overwhelming or unacceptable emotions. While often healthy and adaptive, these defenses sometimes cause more harm than good. Psychotherapy is a process of detecting counterproductive defenses and replacing them with more useful ones.
I earned my PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Houston and completed additional training at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
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Office location
Dr. Max Nisenbaum, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Houston, PhD in Counseling Psychology
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Psychology)
Professional memberships
- William Alanson White Institute
Awards and publications
- Adult Attachment Orientations and Anger Expression in Romantic Relationships: A Dyadic Analysis.
NPI number
1336542695
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.88
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Dr. Max is an excellent therapist. He's easy to talk to and offers good insights in practice. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoDP
I worked with Dr. Max for a year, a few years ago. I want to share a review now, as his value is still coming into focus. Two things make him great: first, he is a safe space for expression. I never felt I had to pretend to be anything around him, and I now see the value of that safety. Second, he taught me how to guide myself to better reflections when I'm walking around in everyday life. He's a really great doctor, and I always felt like he cared about me. He's 100% worth what you can work him on, and then some. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoDP
Max is a great psychologist who has helped me grow as a person and get through difficult periods in my life. I highly recommend Max.
More than 1 year agoDF
Dr. Nisenbaum is an excellent psychotherapist. I found him to be caring, warm, supportive, skilled, empathic and highly professional. I strongly recommend him without hesitation.
More than 1 year agoMF
Max is an excellent clinician and therapist. He is an excellent listener, non-judgmental and "meets you where you are." He is intelligent, knowledgeable and open to feedback to help you on your healing journey. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a competent and compassionate therapist.
More than 1 year agoTL
I have been working with Dr. Max for a couple of years now. I can't express how grateful I am for the help he has given me. He has created a safe and caring space to discuss my issues. I leave our sessions feeling more ready to confront and deal with the things I have been going through. He is a very good listener and incredibly knowledgable. He is a true master of his craft. On top of all that, he's very flexible and understanding with scheduling. I strongly recommend meeting with him. For me at least, I can confidently say that my life is much better for having worked with him.
More than 1 year agoVP
Max is an exceptional therapist who i worked with for multiple years. He is very considerate in all ways and his empathetic approach has been instrumental in my personal growth and mental well-being. I'm grateful for his expertise and genuine commitment to helping people. I believe Max cares deeply about his patients.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking effective therapy and support.
More than 1 year agoTK
Max is a fantastic therapist, especially if you're interested in the option of doing therapy sessions through Zoom or phone calls.
I found that, eventually, I was driving almost all of the sessions we had; I strongly recommend him if you're looking for a male therapist and you're *not* looking for someone to railroad every therapy session—if you can see yourself volunteering what's currently on your mind, given some space to. Or at least, that's the dynamic I found we settled into.
More than 1 year agoDU
Dr. Max is an excellent therapist. He has a calming and steady presence, combined with a dry sense of humor just when it is needed.
Dr. Max has really helped me to work through some challenging situations and to introduce positive changes in my life.
I highly recommend Dr. Max.
More than 1 year agoHI
Max is kind, patient, and thoughtful. He is always present and focused in both 1:1 and group sessions. He has a knack for remembering details in a way that shows he really pays attention. He is direct without being confrontational, and I felt that he was genuinely interested and invested in my emotional wellbeing.
More than 1 year agoCG
Max is an attentive, genuine, and kind therapist with a dry sense of humor I could appreciate.
He did an excellent job introducing and guiding me through my first experience with psychotherapy. Max was invaluable to my personal progress in therapy, and I am very grateful to have worked with him. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking psychotherapy.
More than 1 year agoKL
I highly recommend Max on Zocdoc and already recommend Max to all my friends! It was very easy to schedule my first appointment with Max and continue to work with him once per week for 1.5 years even though he was an out-of-network provider for me. He also had a very different approach to talk therapy compared to my prior three therapists that made me push myself and grow more and in the end, feel better and less anxious. We were able to identify goals and reach them in the end. We were able to try creative ways to hold myself accountable. We were able to focus on identifying specific emotions instead of keeping feelings surface level and vague. For all these reasons, I give Max 5 out of 5 stars.
More than 1 year agoSSW
I have being individual psychotherapy with Max since 2016, and he has been a solid resource and very helpful in learning to deal with my anxieties and perceptions in the world. I heartily recommend Max as a psychotherapist.
More than 1 year agoRG
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What practice does Dr. Max Nisenbaum work with?
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Where is Dr. Max Nisenbaum's office located?
Dr. Max Nisenbaum has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Nisenbaum's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Max Nisenbaum?
Dr. Max Nisenbaum frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Max Nisenbaum on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Max Nisenbaum speak?
Dr. Max Nisenbaum speaks English and Russian.
How do patients rate Dr. Max Nisenbaum in reviews?
17 patients have reviewed Dr. Max Nisenbaum. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.