Isabella Stephanie Maxwell (she/her/they/them)

MS, LPC
Accepting Clients

My name is Isabella Stephanie Maxwell, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping the LGBTQ+ community.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I don't know if there is an ideal client, but I do know I love it when my clients practice their skills learned in sessions outside of our sessions. A large part of therapy, besides talking, is learning new skills and techniques to combat the problems or struggles you face. I will give you the tools to face your struggles and problems; however, it is your job to use them.

My Background and Approach

I have over a decade of experience as a Family-Based Therapist and Outpatient setting working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am competent in crisis intervention and have attended various trainings on suicide prevention, self-harm, depression/anxiety, and emotional disturbance. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens through collaboration. In our work together, you are the expert on your own life, and I am here to guide you toward the outcomes that feel right for you. During our first few sessions, we'll explore what brings you to therapy, discuss any previous assessments or treatment history, and develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs. What makes my practice distinctive is my integration of mindfulness and somatic approaches with traditional therapeutic modalities.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am passionate about this work because I believe deeply that everyone deserves to feel belonging, acceptance, validation, and to be heard. I strive to be that person for you... a non-judgmental presence where you can bring all of your emotions, great and small. Together, we form a team dedicated to finding solutions that work for your life, honoring your experiences while moving toward greater well-being and resilience. I specialize in trauma-informed care, which means I understand how past experiences shape present struggles and create a safe, empowering space for healing. I'm also LGBTQ+ affirming and deeply committed to creating therapy that honors all aspects of who you are. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, past trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions, my goal is to help you move from just surviving to actually thriving.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Autism Spectrum Disorder Depression
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Wicca/Paganism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $60 - 85/session

Reach out to Isabella Stephanie