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Dr. Maxwell offers a wide range of psychological services — for children, adults, and families — grounded in evidence-based practice and delivered with genuine care and partnership.
From autism and ADHD to anxiety and developmental concerns
— Dr. Maxwell offers therapy, parent training, school advocacy, and practical resources for families navigating complex challenges.
Dr. Maxwell works with adults across a wide range of behavioral health presentations — including anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, and autism — with an approach tailored to who you are.
Resources for parents
Remote services across IL, NY & all PSYPACT states. International clients served in the UK, Ireland, Italy, India, Egypt & beyond.
Training for 911 dispatch, paramedics, EMTs, police, and firefighters on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in crisis.
Experience managing parent-organized programs for children with autism. Available for program consultation and oversight.
Background in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings treating children, adolescents, and adults across a range of clinical presentations.
Dr. Maxwell partners with families and educational teams to ensure children get the accommodations and support they need — from IEP and 504 Plan meetings to classroom strategies for children with developmental and behavioral needs.
Learn about school support
- IEP advocacy
- 504 Plan consultation
- IEP advocacy
- School liaison
- Teacher training
- Classroom strategies
Dr. Maxwell trained under Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas at UCLA — the pioneer of applied behavior therapy for autism — and has spent over three decades building a distinguished career spanning clinical psychology, behavioral therapy, educational advocacy, and international service across eight countries.
Practical, evidence-based strategies
Tips, guides, and clinical perspectives from Dr. Maxwell — for parents, adults, and anyone navigating behavioral health.
No commitment — just a conversation to see if we’re the right fit.
We want cost to be as little a barrier as possible to quality care.
Dr. Maxwell is an out-of-network provider. Many PPO plans reimburse a meaningful portion of therapy costs. Contact your insurer to ask about out-of-network mental health benefits, or reach out and we’ll help you navigate it.