What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“I have gained more valuable insights and had more “aha” breakthroughs in just a few sessions with Max. Then I have in years of work with other therapists. Max makes me feel safe, heard, challenged, and understood on a level few professionals have ever demonstrated.”
More than 1 year ago
About Max Zachai
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Domestic Violence
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Codependency
Eating Disorder
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Family Systems
Culturally Sensitive
Feminist
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Max Zachai
My name is Max Anne Zachai, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Chico, CA, working with clients throughout California via Telehealth. I hold a Master's in Psychology from California State University, Chico. I have over four years of experience as a therapist at a domestic and sexual violence agency, serving clients from diverse backgrounds with high levels of trauma and crisis. In my private practice, I work with adults and teens (12 and up) on a broad range of presenting concerns.
My approach
I believe in a collaborative approach, working with each client to develop a therapeutic style that meets their unique needs. I work to evoke my clients' innate capacity for healing, utilizing Internal Family Systems as a framework to understand the impact of their experiences, while incorporating attachment-based modalities to provide the safety and security necessary for challenging therapeutic work. I have a broad range of interventions and tools to provide structured support when needed.
My focus
I have extensive experience working with clients suffering from complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of the clients I have worked with are processing significant grief and loss, navigating major life changes, or living with mental health concerns and/or neurodivergence. I strive to create a safe space for each client both as an individual and within the context of their life and culture.
My communication style
I have a warm, conversational style in sessions. I believe the client is the expert in their own life, and my role is to bring expertise, education, and experience to provide guidance and an outside perspective. I am honored to be part of your healing journey and take the responsibility of my role very seriously. My goal is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to talk and share about the most complicated parts of yourself and help you make sense of all that you are feeling.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California State University, Chico, Master's in Psychology
NPI number
1902666456
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I have gained more valuable insights and had more “aha” breakthroughs in just a few sessions with Max. Then I have in years of work with other therapists. Max makes me feel safe, heard, challenged, and understood on a level few professionals have ever demonstrated.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Max Zachai work with?
Max Zachai works with Rula Health - San Diego.
What are common reasons for patients to see Max Zachai?
Max Zachai 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 Zachai on their profile.
What languages does Max Zachai speak?
Max Zachai speaks English.