Hello, I’m Max Yusim and welcome to my private practice as an addiction couples therapist in the San Francisco Bay area – Mill Valley, California. During my 35 years as a therapist I’ve worn many hats; I’ve been a teacher, a group facilitator and most often a couple’s therapist.
Today, I consider my expertise to be simply this: “I teach people how to connect with one another.”
What I believe makes me stand out as a couples therapist is my expertise and ability to assess and work with addictions. In my mind, there is no distinction between the many forms: sex, alcohol, drugs. eating, working or gambling…they are all triggered by fear, stress, and anxiety.
That being said, my guess is that the biggest question on your mind today is: can I really help you?
In order to figure out the answer to THAT question, I recommend you start out by clicking on my personal statement below (CLICK HERE FOR PERSONAL STATEMENT). I’m told this is a very honest and transparent window into my life. It will give you a very good idea of who I am and how I work.
"I liked mostly how blunt/honest Max was. He was very open about talking about sex.
I was hesitant about the cost/benefit balance. I was worried we wouldn’t get our money’s worth.
I was very wrong!
It was amazing to see how one weekend was more beneficial than 10 weeks of previous couples therapy."
I am a psychiatrist practicing in Marin County, California for many years.
I have known and worked with Max Yusim for over a decade and a half and I have referred many patients (and couples) to him with predictable excellent outcomes.
Max excels in two special areas: couples therapy and substance abuse problems. I have often sought out Max’s advice in the treatment of my patients with alcohol and drug addiction problems and have learned a great deal from his concepts and understanding.”
“On a scale of 1-10, we were a 3. We had tried weekly sessions, a long time ago, with little luck.
The core issue for me was to find a better way to resolve contentious issue between us.
Max was very diligent about using our time to the utmost and made excellent decisions about how to get past our personal resistance. He showed great insight into the linchpin issues.
We were lucky to have an excellent therapist nearby. We’re grateful.”