Therapist in Oblong, Illinois Max Smith, Therapist
License: LPC
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Max Smith, LPC
While he treats people of all ages, Max especially enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults. He supports clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, mood disorders, and is especially skilled at treating:
Substance Abuse: Substance abuse brings numerous problem behaviors that can be modified with help. Max teaches clients to cope with stress in ways that help them recover and rebuild personal and professional relationships.
Grief: Grief counseling can help process feelings and cope with the physical, emotional, and social responses to loss. Max helps clients find a path to understanding and appreciating new life circumstances.
In therapy, Max utilizes CBT, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to help clients achieve goals. He is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health and strives to create a therapeutic space that promotes acceptance and growth for the client.
Max earned both an undergraduate and a master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. He is also a National Certified Counselor.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Family Service Center
- Health Alliance
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Education
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Eastern Illinois University
Graduate School | 2021
Charleston, IL, United States
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Eastern Illinois University
Undergraduate | 2018
Charleston, IL, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Max Smith. You can also call 618-592-3116 to have someone assist you.
Max Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 618-592-3116 to find out Max Smith's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Max Smith:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Family Service Center
- Health Alliance
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 618-592-3116 to see how we can help.
Max Smith is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Max Smith does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Max Smith is currently offering in-office visits.