Maxwell Sleep-Frankel, LCSW

Maxwell Sleep-Frankel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 8 years of experience supporting older adults and adults with disabilities as they face life transitions, loss, and changes in health. He draws on a person-centered foundation combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients address grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and the practical challenges that accompany aging, chronic illness, or caregiving roles.

He brings additional training in trauma and bereavement to his clinical work. Maxwell holds credentials as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II (CCTP-II), indicating focused training in trauma-informed treatment, and as a Certified Grief Professional (CGP), reflecting specialized preparation for grief counseling. He also completed a certification in Addiction Treatment in Military and Veteran Culture through NAADAC, which guides his work with service members, veterans, and their families who are coping with substance use concerns.

Maxwell earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science from Indiana University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago, and he is currently enrolled in a Doctor of Social Work program at the University of Alabama. He welcomes adults navigating midlife transitions, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, addiction, isolation, and end-of-life concerns, and he collaborates with each person to set clear goals and practical steps for growth.