Licensed Professional Counselor

Maxwell CounselingCollective

Planting seeds of change

Compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals and families navigating life's challenges. Creating a therapeutic space where you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow at your own pace.

Specialized Care

Comprehensive mental health services tailored to your unique journey

Individual & Family Therapy

Compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals and families navigating life's challenges. Working collaboratively to create a therapeutic space where you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow.

Individual, Family, Child & Adolescent therapy

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care

Specialized competencies in LGBTQ+ affirming care, providing a safe and accepting space for identity exploration, transgender issues, and relationship concerns.

Identity issues, Transgender support, Relationships

Anxiety & Depression

Evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, panic disorders, OCD, and stress management using collaborative, eclectic therapeutic approaches.

Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Panic, OCD

Neurodivergent Support

Compassionate care for neurodivergent populations with understanding of unique cognitive and sensory experiences.

ADD/ADHD, Autism spectrum, Behavioral management

Trauma & PTSD Care

Trauma-informed care using Trauma Focused CBT, somatic therapy, and attachment-based approaches to support healing from trauma, PTSD, grief, and loss.

Trauma, PTSD, Grief & loss, Attachment therapy

Life Transitions

Support through major life transitions, family conflicts, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, eating disorders with strength-based approaches.

Life transitions, Family issues, Parenting

My Approach to Therapy

You Are the Expert

My approach to therapy is one of collaboration with my clients, as I believe you are the expert of your own life. I am eclectic in my practice, which means I draw from various therapeutic approaches to find what works best for you.

Personalized Care

Whether we're working with evidence-based techniques, exploring mindfulness practices, or integrating body-centered awareness, my goal is to create a therapeutic space where you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow at your own pace.

What to Expect

I approach therapy with an open mind and a laid-back demeanor, so you can expect a space where laughter is welcome, questions are encouraged, and acceptance is a given.

Therapy Methods: CBT, MBCT, SFBT, Trauma Focused CBT, ACT, Somatic, Narrative Therapy, EFT, Motivational Interviewing, and more

Mindfulness and nature

Meet Isabella Stephanie Maxwell

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of clinical experience across diverse therapeutic settings. After working as a Family-Based therapist for ten years serving children, adolescents, and families, I transitioned to outpatient mental health where I obtained my full professional licensure.

My practice encompasses work with clients across the lifespan, ages five to one hundred, with specialized competencies in LGBTQ+ affirming care, neurodivergent populations, and a broad range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting, bipolar disorder, life transitions, and personality disorders.

I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and am currently pursuing doctoral studies in Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University, where I continue to deepen my integrative approach to therapeutic practice.

10+
Years Experience
5-100
Ages Served
LPC
Pennsylvania Licensed

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Location
Remote/Online
Virtual therapy available

Book Online

Schedule directly through my Headway profile for immediate availability.

Insurance & Payment

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Alma, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Quest Behavioral Health

Private Pay Accepted

Self-pay options available for clients who prefer to pay out-of-pocket or do not have insurance coverage.