Couples, Family & Individual Therapy in Stowe, VT
Structured, direct therapy for the person holding things together, and for the person trying to change — especially when what you've already tried hasn't worked.
I’m Maxwell Crystal, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Vermont and Massachusetts, now in full-time private practice after serving as Clinical Director of Sana at Stowe, a residential addiction treatment program.
Telehealth couples, family, and individual therapy for Stowe, Morrisville, Waterbury, and the rest of Vermont, with Maxwell Crystal, LICSW, licensed in Vermont and Massachusetts and former Bereavement Program Coordinator for BAYADA Hospice. Individual sessions are $175 and couples or family sessions are $200, both 50 minutes, private pay. The first step is a free 15-minute phone call.
Start with a free 15-minute call
A short phone conversation — you tell me what's happening, I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit. No forms, no commitment.
You might be here because:
You and your partner keep having the same argument and nothing shifts
Someone in your family is struggling and it's affecting everyone around them
You're navigating a major life transition, loss, or change that's left things unstable
You're functioning on the surface, but things underneath are getting harder to manage
You've tried to handle it on your own and it hasn't been enough
HOW THIS WORKS
Therapy with me is structured and direct. We don't spend sessions circling the same ground. We identify the pattern underneath what's happening — what's actually driving it — and build practical changes that hold outside the therapy room.
Most people I work with have been managing the situation for a long time before reaching out. The work moves faster than you'd expect when the focus is right.
WHY TELEHEALTH WORKS IN STOWE
Stowe is small. Local therapy options are limited, waitlists are long, and the overlap between your social circle and a local provider's can make in-person care feel complicated. Telehealth gives you a Vermont-licensed therapist, from home, on a schedule that works around your life — without the small-town exposure.
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I'm Maxwell Crystal, LICSW, a clinical social worker licensed in Vermont and Massachusetts. I lived in Vermont for ten years before starting this practice, so the landscape here — the distances, the waitlists, the way everyone turns out to be connected — isn't something I had to be told about.
My clinical background is in the situations families find hardest to hold. I was Clinical Director of Sana at Stowe, a residential addiction treatment program here in Stowe, working daily with people at the edge of what relationships can carry. Before that, I was Bereavement Program Coordinator for BAYADA Hospice. Both taught me the same thing: the person in crisis is rarely the only one who needs support.
My approach is structured and direct. We slow things down, get clear on what's actually driving the pattern, and build changes that hold outside the session. On a consultation call I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit.
"Max is a very talented therapist and amazing at his work!"
Google Review
"I have known Max for a few years professionally and think the world of him. He is kind, mission-driven, and passionate about helping individuals seeking recovery, and is truly non-judgmental, meeting the client exactly where they're at. I am thrilled he opened a practice in Vermont, a state that desperately needs resources and couldn't recommend him more highly."
Google Review
"Max brings both a wealth of clinical experience and a genuine, human warmth to his work. He is organized, direct, and compassionate. Max is particularly skilled at helping complex family families impacted by substance misuse."
-Clinician Endorsement, Psychology Today
"Max has always been trustworthy and reliable. Wouldn’t want anyone else in my corner!"
Google Review
"Max is a true professional. Great communication and expertise. I highly recommend."
Google Review
“Max has a unique ability to be both calm and direct; structured but not rigid. He is skilled at navigating high-stress and high-conflict situations, bringing clarity, steadiness, and warmth. I would recommend him to anyone seeking support.”
-Clinician Endorsement, Psychology Today