Individual Therapy · Chicago & Virtual Across Illinois

A calm place to start feeling like yourself again.

Work with Max Larrazábal, MA, MS, PhD — a warm, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who helps people move through anxiety, trauma, and overwhelm with skills that actually stick.

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No pressure, no commitment — just a chance to see if it feels right.
In-network with BCBS, Aetna & Cigna In-person in West Town + virtual statewide Ages 15+
Max Larrazábal, therapist at Atlas Behavioral Health
Max Larrazábal, MA, MS, PhD (they/them) · Currently accepting new clients
You're not alone in this

Does any of this sound familiar?

A lot of people wait a long time before reaching out. If any of this resonates, that's usually a good sign it's worth talking to someone.

Anxious or on edgeYour mind won't slow down, and it's starting to wear on you.
Stuck in your headIntrusive thoughts or spirals that feel hard to interrupt.
Carrying something heavyPast experiences that still shape how you feel today.
Stretched thinWork, relationships, or life transitions asking more than you have to give.
Not quite yourselfNavigating identity, belonging, or who you're becoming.
Struggling to connectRelationship or attachment patterns that keep repeating.
Meet Your Therapist

Someone in your corner, without the clinical distance.

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Max Larrazábal, MA, MS, PhD
(they/them) · Works with clients ages 15+
LGBTQIA+ Affirming DBT CBT ACT ERP

"I make it a priority to create a space that feels safe and affirming, while also challenging you to push toward your goals."

  • ✓ Supports anxiety, OCD, trauma, emotional overwhelm, thought spirals, relationship stress, life transitions, identity-related stress, and attachment patterns
  • ✓ Certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania
  • ✓ Clients often describe Max's style as warm, gentle, direct, encouraging, and genuinely connecting
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Why Atlas Behavioral Health

Care that feels collaborative, not clinical.

Approachable & empathic

A Chicago group practice built around feeling genuinely heard, not processed.

Evidence-based

Collaborative care rooted in approaches that are proven to help — and tailored to you.

In-person in West Town

A warm, easy-to-reach office for clients who prefer sitting down face to face.

Virtual across Illinois

Meet from anywhere in the state — including Lakeview, Boystown, and beyond.

An easy first step

A free 15-minute consult means you don't have to decide anything before you're ready.

A real fit, not just an opening

The consult exists so you feel confident, not just scheduled.

Insurance & Access

Getting started is simpler than you think.

Max is in-network with the plans below, so quality care doesn't have to come with a complicated bill.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Aetna Cigna
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  • 1 Book your free 15-minute intro consult online
  • 2 We'll confirm your insurance and answer questions
  • 3 Meet Max and decide if it feels like the right fit
Free 15-Minute Intro Consult

Low-pressure, on purpose.

This isn't a therapy session — it's a short, friendly conversation to see if working together makes sense.

01

Say what's going on

Share a little about what brought you here, in your own words and your own time.

02

Ask anything

Ask about Max's approach, availability, or insurance — nothing is off the table.

03

Decide, no pressure

If it feels like a good fit, you'll schedule your first session. If not, that's okay too.

Takes about 15 minutes, done by phone or video — whichever feels easier for you.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Take the first step with a free, no-pressure conversation.

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