Maxwell Cadena, Masters in Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker  in California

Maxwell Cadena

Masters in Social Work
Accepting Clients

Therapist focused on youth, families, adults - I offer warm, relational, and evidence-based therapy to help people understand themselves.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

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

About My Clients

I work with children (5+), teens, young adults, and adults. While I specialize in youth, I also work closely with caregivers and offer individual therapy for adults of all ages. I support clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, identity questions, school stress, family conflict, cultural or immigration-related stress, trauma, grief, and general life transitions. I also offer sport psychology and mental performance coaching for youth athletes and young adults.

My Background and Approach

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and psychodynamic/relational approaches. I also work through an ecological and intersectional lens, which means I consider the full system a person lives within: their family dynamics, cultural background, community, identity, environment, and the structural factors that shape their daily life. Our work together isn’t just about symptoms; it’s about understanding the whole context of who you are and what you’re navigating. All of this helps me tailor therapy to each individual. And without boring you with every acronym and piece of therapeutic jargon, it ultimately comes down to this: I’m here to help you understand yourself more fully...your strengths, your patterns, your goals, and the parts of you that deserve support and space to grow.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My practice is fully affirming of all identities. I welcome and support clients of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and family structures. I work from an ecological and intersectional lens, which means I pay close attention to how your identities, lived experiences, and environments shape the challenges you face and the strengths you carry. Whether you’re exploring identity, navigating family dynamics, facing discrimination, or simply looking for a space where you feel seen and respected, you are welcome here.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Divorce
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross of California
  • Cigna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Sikhism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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