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Dr. Shira Max

Psychologist(she/her)
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm glad you're here. I work with adults navigating life and relationship transitions to find clarity, balance, and meaningful change. My collaborative, strength-based approach helps you align your goals with your values, build emotional and relational skills, and work on habits that might be getting in your way, so you can focus fully on what's most important to you.

My approach to therapy

I offer talk therapy using solution-focused techniques. When we work together, you can expect a curious, active, and engaged approach. I prioritize your well-being while creating a supportive place where you feel understood and challenged in a thoughtful way. Together, we’ll navigate your concerns, clarify values, and work toward meaningful, measurable change with compassion and clinical expertise. I work with young adults, professionals, and parents - some who are just getting started in their careers, learning how to balance it all.

What you can expect from me

A foundation of compassion, integrity, and empowerment guides me to create a supportive place where you can feel calm, valued, clear, and focused.

About me

  • I identify as
    Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Chaminade University of Honolulu
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California), Psychologist (Hawaii)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English