Swajian, Maxine

Welcome to Maxine W. Swajian's private practice, where she specializes in men's mental health counseling. As a licensed psychotherapist, Maxine has dedicated her career to understanding the unique struggles that men face and has developed a comprehensive approach to therapy that addresses these issues.

Our Services

At Maxine W. Swajian's private practice, we offer a range of services designed to address the complex challenges that men face in their personal and professional lives. Our services include individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as group therapy for men who are struggling with anxiety, depression, body image concerns, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Specializing in Men's Mental Health

As a psychotherapist who has dedicated her career to working with men, Maxine has developed a deep understanding of the unique issues that men face, including body image concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression. She has worked with men from a variety of backgrounds, including business, technology, marketing, finance, and law, and has developed a therapeutic approach that is tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Treatment Approach

Maxine approaches counseling eclectically, utilizing an array of therapeutic orientations and techniques to tailor treatment to the unique needs of the client. She places an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral methods, which challenge negative, irrational, or maladaptive thinking and improve mood and decrease unfavorable behaviors.

Expertise and Experience

Maxine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College, where she graduated with high honors and was inducted into the Psi Chi National Honor Society. She then attended Columbia University, where she obtained a Master's degree in Psychological Counseling. Maxine is licensed by the New York State Education Department, Rhode Island Department of Health, and Virginia Department of Health Professions. Over the years, she has extensively worked with individuals of all ages in a variety of clinical, career, and educational settings, including Lenox Hill Hospital, New York University's Rusk Institute of Rehabilitative Medicine, Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center, The Kent Center for Human and Organizational Development, Young Adult Internship Program/Career Connections, and Brown University.

Constantly Updating and Expanding Knowledge

To ensure an evidence-based and relevant counseling experience, Maxine continually keeps updated on new research, advances, and changes in psychology, medicine, current events, and popular culture. This commitment to ongoing education and professional development enables her to provide the most effective and effective therapy possible for her clients.

Meet Maxine Swajian

Maxine W. Swajian is a licensed psychotherapist based in Rhode Island, where she owns and operates her solo private practice. She opened her first practice in Manhattan in 2012. With extensive experience working with men, Maxine understands the unique struggles they face and has developed a comprehensive approach to therapy that addresses these challenges.