Accurate DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnoses

Dr. Maxwell uses semi-structured interviews alongside well-validated, reliable measures of psychiatric symptoms, personality structure, and other psychological constructs to produce a rich clinical portrait for use in diagnosis and treatment planning. He is able to parse complex clinical presentations for differential diagnosis (e.g., bipolar II disorder versus borderline personality disorder).

Dr. Maxwell specializes in assessing personality structure and personality disorders.

Valid estimates of cognitive abilities, strengths and weaknesses

Dr. Maxwell uses a battery of extensively researched, well-validated, and reliable instruments to help assess cognitive functioning including verbal abilities, abstract reasoning abilities, and working memory. He is also able to provide brief screenings for neurocognitive deficits as a precursor to formal neuropsychological assessment by a neuropsychologist.

Client-centered explanations of findings and implications

Dr. Maxwell provides each client with digestible, therapeutic feedback about results of their assessment. He helps clients understand their diagnoses, if applicable, and plan and implement next steps for treatment or other care services.