Max Stager, LPC, CO | Psychotherapist

About Max Stager

Focus areas

Alzheimer's Disease

Life Transition

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Max Stager

Hi there, I'm Max! Tired of intense conflicts and the lonely numbness of living like roommates? When you’re just surviving the "business" of life, connection feels lost. I help you move beyond transactional routines to rediscover your deep needs and values. Let’s shift from managing to heart-to-heart. Reach out to start today. My focus Struggling with relationship stress or trauma? Feel overwhelmed, anxious, or find yourself avoiding? I work with couples and individuals to heal connection wounds. Together, we’ll move beyond labels to shift patterns that keep you distant. We’ll build the safety to stay present and reconnect—moving from surviving to relating. My approach I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy, somatic, and compassionate communication practices to help you swap 'roommate' daily management for soulful connection. We’ll 'map' patterns to help you stay calm and express needs. I adapt care to your history, using deep validation so you feel heard. We’ll build a partnership that is a refuge, not a chore. My communication style I offer an approachable, grounded space centered on your needs and values. I listen for the 'why' behind conflict, providing feedback through deep validation. We’ll practice pausing to map your patterns and stay present. My style is warm and direct, honoring your human connection over transactions, labels, judgements, and logistics. My journey to mental healthcare From early life through adulthood, I've seen and experienced the profound progress from survival to wholeness. This shaped my purpose—helping others heal and return to what matters—relational balance. I honor the human spirit over transactional systems, helping you move from survival into a heart-centered refuge where you can truly reconnect. My goals for you We define goals together, focusing on your deep needs and values over just the 'business' of daily life. As your insight and skill grow, our plan evolves to stay meaningful.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Colorado

Education and training

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Master's in Counseling and Human Services

NPI number

1639258866

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Max Stager?

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What practice does Max Stager work with?

Max Stager works with Rula Health - Colorado.

What are common reasons for patients to see Max Stager?

Max Stager frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Max Stager on their profile.