geometry-shapes iconStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Infidelity, Coping Skills
Online in TX
8 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Maxi accepts 58 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Ambetter by Superior Health Plan
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Christus Health Plan Exchange
Christus Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
EHN | AUTO CLUB ENTERPRISES
EHN | BUIST BYARS AND TAYLOR
EHN | CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP
EHN | CITY OF TEMPLE
EHN | CLASSIC CHEVROLET
EHN | DECENT HEALTH INC
EHN | ENCORE ENTERPRISES
EHN | FAMILY EMERGENCY ROOM LLC
EHN | HUMBLE ISD
EHN | MALONE INDUSTRIAL MACHINE
EHN | STAR TRANSPORTATION
EHN | THRIVE MORTGAGE
EHN | VINTAGE CHURCH
EHN | WHOLE HEALTH PLAN
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Healthcare Highways
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Imperial Insurance Companies TX
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare TX
Memorial Hermann Health Plan
Moda Health
Multi Plan PHCS
Municipal Health Benefit Program
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage Texas
Tricare West
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
Veterans Affairs (VA) TriWest Texas
WellCare by Allwell Medicare Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Maxi

Maxi Malone-Deese is a diverse Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a wide range of experience in all sectors of therapy. Maxi has worked along with Child Protective Services. Maxi has experience working with individuals and families from diverse races, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses, providing cultural sensitivity as well as quality individualized care. She has worked with a wide variety of age groups — from toddlers to seniors — and has specialties in couples, geriatrics, women ages 18-40, and minorities. She is well-versed in the areas of anxiety, depression, life transition issues, family conflict, and self-worth.


Maxi received her Master's in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Maxi has experience in private practice, agency, and state hospitals. Maxi utilizes a variety of therapeutic methods that include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and person-centered therapy.


As a woman of color, Maxi understands the need for a safe space and is intentional about creating one for clients. Maxi allows room for authentic honesty without judgment all while providing the client with constructive criticism through love and empathy. Maxi wants to help clients deal with life in a way that promotes personal growth and self-awareness.

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"“You can never fly higher than your angels can protect.” As a liberal African American woman, I understand the need for a safe space."

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Get to know Maxi

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a counselor to aid people in becoming a healthier them.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Minorities

Couples

Women 18-40

Geriatrics

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?


That therapy is a process and not a quick fix but with the work healing is possible.



Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?


Flexibility

the need for therapist to work couples- one of my specialties

the friendliness of staff

the motto of a better approach to counseling

all inclusive approach


What inspires you?


Happiness- accomplishments, fulfillment, love, adventure, ambiance.


What can clients expect in their first session with you?



professionalism

empathy

active listening

a safe space


What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

introductions

Building rapport

creating a safe space

defining confidentiality,

motivational interviewing

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?

I am a liberal African American female in America. I know all about needing a safe place and I will be intentionally about creating one for them


What do you do for fun/on your time off?


dining. movies, games (video, puzzle, board, and cards), travel, adventure, reading, music

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

open-mindedness (fairness)

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Infidelity, Coping Skills, Trauma / PTSD, ADHD, Self Esteem, Grief
ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Christian Counseling
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Education and training

Years in practice
8 years
Graduating institute
Grand Canyon University
Graduating degree
Masters of Science in Professional Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1104381482
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State of practiceTX
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License number77498
Practice location

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