Max Fay (she/they)

MA, LMFT
Accepting Clients

I provide a safe, warm environment for you to explore your inner world. I am currently seeing clients online only in California :)

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I believe everyone is capable of living their fullest, most vibrant life and it is my passion to help them achieve it. I help clients foster insight by processing their past experiences and gently uncovering the ways their pasts connect with their current struggles. I work with clients to discover the patterns and rules that keep them stuck and then support them in cultivating a life that brings them joy and fulfillment. Self-compassion is a cornerstone of my practice.

My Background and Approach

My areas of focus include: the LGBTQ+ community, anxiety, self-esteem, complex trauma, relationships (of all kinds), neurodivergence (ADHD + autism) and people pleasing. I use an individualized, person-centered approach and incorporate mindfulness, DBT, and self-compassion skills into my practice. My style is warm, non-judgmental, honest, connected, and patient. I love working with people who are curious about their inner worlds!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe the most healing aspect of therapy is the relationship that develops between therapist and client. For this reason, it is deeply important to me that my clients feel safe enough to show up fully as themselves in therapy. My practice is open to people of all sexualities, gender identities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, relationship types, and faiths. I welcome clients who are questioning or exploring their identities and I am happy to move at whatever pace they need while meeting them with warmth and support. I believe therapy can be silly and even fun while still being impactful and effective; laughter and tears are equally welcome in my therapy sessions.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Humanistic Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200/session

Reach out to Max