Maxi Malone, Licensed Professional Counselor

“You can never fly higher than your angels can protect.” As a liberal African American woman, I understand the need for a safe space. Maxi Malone-Deese is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who serves San Antonio. She has a wide range of experience across many settings. Maxi has worked alongside Child Protective Services. She has experience supporting individuals and families from diverse races, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses, offering cultural sensitivity and quality, individualized care. She has worked with a wide variety of age groups, from toddlers to seniors, and has specialties in couples work, geriatrics, women ages 18-40, and minorities. She is well-versed in 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 settings, and state hospitals. Maxi utilizes a variety of therapeutic methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 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 makes room for authentic honesty without judgment, while also offering constructive feedback with love and empathy. Maxi wants to help clients navigate life in a way that promotes personal growth and self-awareness.