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."
"Fortunately, while there were some moments of pain, the entire intensive therapy process was actually rather exhilarating, but only because of Max's skill, warmth, humor, compassion, and general wisdom. If you are really trying to jumpstart yourself out of unhealthy patterns and are committed to trying things differently, don't hesitate."
"I like the plan for the weekend, and the communication beforehand inspired confidence. 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.
Max’s intensive weekend was a very effective way to address deep problems. We were lucky to have an excellent therapist nearby. We’re grateful.”