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Max Bivona, LCSW

Meet Max Bivona, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Max Bivona is a senior licensed clinician in both Connecticut and New York. He earned his graduate degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at CUNY and works with adolescents, adults, parents, executives, and professionals across a wide range of industries. His clinical experience includes treating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, career concerns, addiction, OCD, ADHD, and men’s issues. Max is committed to providing high-quality, personalized care, and clients often experience meaningful symptom relief and increased confidence early in treatment.

In addition to helping clients reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, Max focuses on building practical skills that support long-term success. He helps clients strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, communication skills, decision-making, and interpersonal effectiveness. His coaching-oriented style is especially effective for high-achieving individuals who want actionable solutions while also gaining deeper insight into the patterns that may be holding them back.

Max is also passionate about career coaching and professional development. He helps clients navigate career transitions, workplace stress, leadership challenges, burnout, job dissatisfaction, performance concerns, and work-life balance. Whether clients are exploring a new career path, seeking advancement, managing workplace relationships, or striving to achieve ambitious professional goals, Max provides practical strategies and accountability to help them move forward with clarity and confidence.

Max takes a comprehensive approach that considers the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing each client. He begins with a thorough assessment to develop an individualized treatment plan tailored to the client’s goals, strengths, and challenges. Drawing from his broad clinical experience, he integrates evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), career coaching, solution-focused therapy, and insight-oriented approaches. He also incorporates mindfullness-based practice that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, and a greater sense of balance.

Max also works with couples and families to improve communication, increase empathy, navigate conflict, and develop healthier relationship patterns. Known for his down-to-earth, engaging, and compassionate style, he creates a warm and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges and pursuing meaningful change. His goal is to help clients gain clarity, overcome obstacles, and build a life that feels more balanced, purposeful, and fulfilling.

Max is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Connecticut Psychological Association.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• Connecticut Psychological Association (CPA)

LICENSES

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of New York
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Connecticut

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