Jennifer Maxa, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 4 years in practice

Jennifer Maxa is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 096171 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1518561547 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Jennifer

Jennifer Maxa is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She has four years of professional experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and depression. Jennifer aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what’s worrying them without feeling judged.

She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. That can include talking through relationship and communication problems, building confidence, and finding ways to cope with life changes.

Background and approach

Sessions are plainspoken and centered on the issues a person brings in the moment. Jennifer often helps people who feel isolated or struggle with social anxiety and phobia. She also supports individuals working on forgiveness and repairing strained interactions.

Her work is geared toward small, manageable changes rather than big or sudden overhauls. In sessions she listens first, then helps set simple goals and next steps. That might look like practicing new ways to speak up, planning how to handle a stressful situation, or experimenting with small behavior changes between meetings.

Progress is measured by what actually feels different in day-to-day life. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Jennifer frames therapy as a team effort. She supports people who are ready to try new ways of coping and to build more confidence and connection in their relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Jennifer uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common approach she uses emphasizes short-term problem solving and skill building to reduce stress and anxiety. It helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and test what works in daily life. Another approach she leans on teaches communication and interpersonal skills to improve how people connect and handle conflict. That approach is useful for relationship concerns and communication problems because it focuses on specific phrases and behaviors to try in real conversations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit your needs. You and the therapist can adjust the approach over time based on what helps you make steady progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you meet face-to-face when a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when you want to listen rather than be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work for quick check-ins, brief coaching, and short updates between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on relationship issues, communication problems, isolation or loneliness, social anxiety, and forgiveness.

How does she approach therapy?

Sessions are straightforward and solution-focused. The therapist listens, helps set small goals, and practices concrete steps people can try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on mood and relationship concerns. That experience includes supporting people through life changes and confidence-building.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with a New York LCSW and practices out of New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

She works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.

How is cost handled and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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