Meet Michael!

Dr. Maxwell earned his PhD from Sam Houston State University, and his Masters and Bachelor’s Degrees from Texas State University. With over 25 years in the mental health field, Dr. Maxwell brings a diverse experience to therapy. He has worked in the school setting, private practice and University settings. In addition to practicing at Spero, he serves as the Director of Clinical Training at the Chicago School.

He has a strong desire to work with teens, adults and couples. Some of his specializations are anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, stress, and parenting. Through the use of a cognitive model, he assists clients in building tools to navigate change. He treats every client in a safe and non-judgmental manner, while encouraging emotional growth via a wholeness/wellness orientation.

Dr. Maxwell has over a dozen articles and book chapters published in professional counseling journals and textbooks and has presented at over 50 national, state, and local conferences over the span of his professional career.

Dr. Maxwell enjoys public speaking, teaching, writing, and serving his profession.

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“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I will change.”                   – Carl Rogers