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Max Chang

Marriage & Family Therapist, ALMFT
Last Updated 30+ days ago

Hi! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, and families. My clinical focus surrounds helping LGBTQIA+ individuals navigate their identity in the individual and family context, challenging perfectionism and high functioning anxiety/depression in Asian/Asian American communities. With a collaborative yet direct approach, I hope to help you identify and overcome barriers that have previously hindered your progress while nurturing a therapeutic relationship built upon trust, safety, and even humor!

First, we’ll focus on behavioral changes you can take to meet your goals. If you still feel unresolved, we can dive deeper into your emotion and the narratives you have to explore obstacles that constrain you from reaching your goals. Paired with my ongoing training to receive EMDR-certification, I hope to provide a collaborative space to make that change.

Growing up between Canada, China, Taiwan; working in entertainment in LA, and then pivoting to receive my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Family Institute at Northwestern University, I accept that life does not always go as planned. Like my journey, I recognize change happens differently for everyone. And, I hope to be apart of yours too. :)


Specialties

Addiction Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Athletic Performance Bias and Discrimination Body Image Career Concerns Caregiver Support Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Divorce Drug Addiction Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Parenting Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse

In-Network Insurance Plans

Max Chang is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Student Health Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO

Rates

First session $175
Ongoing sessions $150
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

5235 N. Clark St 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60640
(312) 298-9846
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Body positivity Bowen Family Systems Theory Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Therapy Family Systems Feminist Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mindfulness Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Artists Athletes Immigrants International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ People of Color Polyamorous

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • License(s): IL-166.001289

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Man
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Gay
  • Religion(s): Nonreligious

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