Psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and forensic services
With specialization in problems related to personality, relationships, and trauma
Telepsychological services nationwide. In-person services for Kansas City and surrounding areas.
First, meet Dr. Maxwell. Then, choose a service to learn more:
Psychotherapy
Cognitive-behavioral →
Psychodynamic →
Transference-focused →
Group Therapy
Assessment
Psychodiagnostic →
Adult Neurodivergence
Cognitive/intellectual →
Forensic Services
Competency →
Sex & Violence Risk Recidivism →
Immigration →
Fitness for Duty →
Parental Custody →
Other Services
Consultation/Supervision | Men’s Issues | Rural Mental Health | Educational Resources
Areas of expertise include:
Psychotherapy for volatile emotions, frequent relationship troubles, and confusion about oneself
Dr. Maxwell specializes in treating chronically turbulent emotions, as well as difficulties relating comfortably and effectively to others. Sometimes these experiences go along with a feeling of not knowing who one is (e.g., “What is important to me? Who am I, really? What do I want to do in life?”), as well as making rash choices one often regrets. These experiences may or may not be related to abuse(s) and/or neglect experienced in one’s childhood and teenage years. Clinically, these experiences sometimes manifest as:
Personality disorders (e.g., borderline personality disorder)
Complex posttraumatic stress disorder
Psychotherapy for avoidance, anxiety, and feelings of being “stuck”
Dr. Maxwell uses cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and other research-supported interventions to help clients curb excessive anxiety, combat procrastination and avoidance, disrupt depressive thinking patterns and reshape unhelpful routines, habits, and behaviors. Clinically, these experiences sometimes manifest as:
Depressive disorders
Anxiety disorders (e.g., panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, health anxiety)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Adjustment disorders
Assessment of psychopathology, personality, cognitive skills, and neurodivergence
Dr. Maxwell excels in assessment of personality-related and other psychopathology, as well as cognitive ability and neurodivergence. He uses a multi-method assessment protocol to determine a best-fitting clinical profile, treatment plan, and/or set of recommendations depending on goals of assessment. He also offers preliminary screenings for neurocognitive deficits and referrals to neuropsychologists for further neuropsychological assessment.
Forensic services for myriad court-related procedures and questions
Dr. Maxwell provides forensic psychological assessment and consultation for a range of psycholegal questions, with particular expertise in personality-related psychopathology, diagnostic clarification, and cognitive functioning. He uses a multi-method approach that may include psychological testing, clinical interview, review of relevant records, and collateral information to develop well-supported opinions responsive to the specific legal question at hand. He also offers independent and second-opinion evaluations, record review, and consultation to attorneys and other professionals.
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.”
-Amelia Earhart
A note about children
Dr. Maxwell’s psychotherapy and assessment services are best-suited to people aged 14 and older. Although he does not work with pre-teen children, he will assist parents, guardians, and/or caregiving professionals with seeking suitable referrals when appropriate.