Max Malikow
Counselor, LMHC
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2,500 years ago Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." He believed a good life requires an understanding of why we think, act, and feel as we do. Since relationship is part of psychotherapy, the personalities and philosophies of life of the client and therapist must be compatible. I am well-suited for clients who are curious about human behavior - their own as well as that of others. Before there were psychologists, the issues of life were addressed by philosophers. Thoroughly examining life includes considering ancient wisdom and spiritual reality as well as psychology (the science of mind and behavior).
My doctoral dissertation (accomplished in 1992, Boston University) and subsequent research and writing are on the topics of depression and suicide. I have 35,000 hours of clinical experience. My practice also includes individual and couples counseling, addiction, bereavement, and discussing issues of faith and philosophy (life's meaning).
A Professor of Psychology (Syracuse University) and Philosophy (LeMoyne College), 6 of my 21 books integrate psychology, philosophy, and theology: "Why Is Life So Difficult?," "It's Not Too Late! Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life," "Death," "The Human Predicament," "Buried Above Ground: Understanding Suicide," and "Relax, You're Normal" (amazon.com)
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $50
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, CheckInsurance
- Out of Network
Max Malikow
Counselor, LMHC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 002533 Max Malikow
- In Practice for 39 years
- Attended Boston University, Graduated 1992
- Certificate from American Association of Suicidology 1987
- Certificate from State of New York 002533 / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Max Malikow
Counselor, LMHC
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Forgiveness; Suicidal Thinking
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Self-Mutilation ("Cutting")
- Sex Therapy
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Italian
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Italian
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Hypnotherapy
- Pastoral Counseling
- Philosophical-Psychological
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Max Malikow
Counselor, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (315) 474-4357
Groups
Suicide Loss and Bereavement
A "suicide survivor" is someone who has lost a loved one or friend to suicide. This type of bereavement is complicated by questions not associated with other losses by death. I conduct the groups personally, and have carried on research on suicide for over twenty years. Two books I have written on the subject are available through amazon.com under my name.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40
Location
528 Oak Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
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