About Maxcy and Malibu Lake Therapy

Welcome to Malibu Lake Therapy

At Malibu Lake Therapy, located in Ventura and Agoura Hills, we understand that life comes with its unique challenges. Whether you’re navigating relationship distress, recovering from trauma, coping with anxiety, or working through an eating disorder, we provide a supportive and understanding environment to help you heal and grow.

Maxcy, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializes in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families, helping them uncover their strengths and create meaningful change in their lives. With over a decade of experience, Maxcy offers her services in person at Malibu Lake Therapy in Agoura Hills, as well as through online therapy, making professional support accessible to all.

Over a Decade of Expertise

Maxcy brings over 10 years of experience as a therapist working across a variety of settings, ensuring a depth of expertise in addressing diverse client needs.

A Versatile Background in Counseling

Maxcy has extensive training and experience in key areas, including:

Private Practice:

Maxcy gained valuable experience working in private practice, where she specializes in supporting clients with a wide range of concerns. Her expertise extends to helping individuals and couples navigate relationship distress, addressing issues related to communication, trust, and intimacy. Additionally, Maxcy is well-versed in assisting clients with eating disorders, weight struggles, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and dating issues. Whether it's providing guidance in managing anxiety or helping clients heal from past traumas, Maxcy brings compassion, empathy, and evidence-based approaches to support her clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth.

Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Maxcy worked at the Rape Crisis Center in Ventura and Simi Valley, as a psychotherapist, counseling survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She provided individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as on-call crisis intervention. This hands-on experience has taught her how to take a compassionate approach to trauma therapy and crisis intervention.

Community Counseling

At a the Coalition Community Counseling Center in Ventura and Simi Valley, Maxcy helped clients develop essential life skills, such as stress reduction, executive functioning skills, effective communication, conflict management, and parenting skills. Through this role, she gained rich experience in supporting both individuals, couples and families in their personal growth journeys.

Treatment for Eating Disorders and Recovery Programs

Maxcy worked in a residential treatment center in Thousand Oaks, assisting individuals recovering from eating disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and anxiety. Her work included facilitating evidence-based therapy and psychoeducation groups, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Stress Reduction.

A Holistic Approach to Treatment

Maxcy is a strong advocate of a holistic, bio-psychosocial model of healing. She tailors her therapy to address the complete individual—mind, body, and social influences. By integrating scientifically validated treatment methods with a personalized approach, she empowers clients to achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being and life satisfaction.

Specialties Available at Malibu Lake Therapy in Ventura and Agoura Hills

Maxcy’s areas of specialization include:

• Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling

For couples navigating relationship distress, Maxcy uses a blend of communication-focused tools and conflict management skills to create deeper understanding between partners. She also offers Premarital Counseling to help couples build a stronger foundation before marriage.

• Therapy for Trauma Survivors

Maxcy helps clients heal from traumatic experiences using somatic and sensorimotor psychotherapy tools. Her goal is to create a safe space where clients can reconnect with their strength and resources.

• Eating Disorder Therapy

Maxcy’s extensive background in helping individuals with eating disorders ensures a compassionate and tailored approach to managing this complex issue.

• Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Through mindfulness techniques and evidence-based therapies like CBT, Maxcy supports individuals in managing anxiety, stress, and mood fluctuations.

• Individual Therapy

Maxcy assists clients in uncovering their personal stories and healing from emotional wounds while equipping them with tools to live a more fulfilling life.

For those in Ventura and Agoura Hills in need of support, Maxcy offers a professional yet empathetic approach to therapy that places an emphasis on growth and resilience.

What Makes Maxcy’s Approach Unique

Maxcy’s unique approach goes beyond traditional counseling. Here’s what makes her stand out as a therapist:

Safe and Accepting Environment

Maxcy believes in fostering a space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings. This trust is essential for the therapeutic process.

Tailored Treatment

Every client is unique. Maxcy ensures her therapy is always adapted to individual preferences and needs, helping each person achieve their specific goals.

Scientific and Holistic Methods

Maxcy integrates validated techniques like DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches for effective and comprehensive care. She brings together science and compassion in her practice.

Empowering Strengths

At Malibu Lake Therapy, the focus is on tapping into each person’s inner strengths, building resilience, and fostering meaningful connections—with themselves and others.

Convenience & Accessibility

Whether you’re in Ventura, Agoura Hills, or seeking therapy online, Maxcy ensures that professional mental health services are within your reach.

Begin Your Journey to Healing and Growth

At Malibu Lake Therapy, Maxcy is passionate about helping clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward their goals. Whether you’re seeking help for relationship distress, trauma, an eating disorder, or anxiety, Maxcy’s compassionate, tailored approach ensures you’re not alone in this process.

Are you ready to start your next chapter? Schedule your first session with Maxcy at Malibu Lake Therapy in Ventura or Agoura Hills today. Your path to healing and growth starts here.

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