

As a graduate of the University of Southern California and an active-duty Navy Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals and families around the world including children, teens, spouses, GS employees, retirees, and active-duty service members.
I am always honored when I am able to join my client's on their journey of discovery for a while
I seek to help clients feel confident in their ability to make choices, learn healthy communication skills, and strengthen their relationships with others.
I have 30 years experience working with adults (ages 20-90+), adolescents, families, and couples. I have my master's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder and I obtained my license as a Professional Counselor in 1996.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and the majority of my background comes from working in public health and child protective services. I am passionate about providing care that is both clinically effective and deeply human. My work is rooted in an evidence based approach, which means I rely on proven treatments, research and best practices to guide care.
I’m Max Stager, a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, NLP) with over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, families, and teens. I help people find connection, clarity, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. My work often focuses on relationship issues, communication struggles, trauma recovery, and personal growth.
I integrate diverse therapeutic perspectives because life doesn’t fit neatly into one box. I work collaboratively with clients to build on your strengths, understand patterns that hold you back, and develop concrete tools that help you feel more confident and connected. Outside therapy I enjoy Colorado’s wide open spaces, time with animals, and cycling the trails around home.
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