Meet the Team

As a native of Morgantown, Maxx attended WVU for both his undergraduate and graduate studies. Upon graduating with his MA, he worked at Wellspring Family Services, a community-based service where he conducted home visits with an underserved, and often rural and impoverished, population. He then worked at WVU Medicine’s Center for Hope and Healing, an inpatient substance use treatment center. During his time at the Center, he worked his way into leadership and became the inaugural lead clinical therapist.

Maxx enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Lauren, and his son, Ezra. He likes to read, travel, coach community sports and support the Mountaineers, along with all Philadelphia professional teams - especially the Philadelphia Eagles (Go Birds!).

Court is a part time Behavioral Health Clinician for the Health Sciences Center. They have spent over a decade specializing in disabilities, person centered interventions, and healthy sexuality. Court was born and raised in Southern WV and graduated from Riverside High School. They also received a Bachelors of Science in Psychology in 2009 and a Masters of Social Work in 2011 from West Virginia University. During their studies they emphasized direct practice, particularly in the therapeutic setting. After their masters, they spent over a decade in the field of disabilities providing behavioral and social supports, education, and mentoring. Court has also led a curriculum for healthy sexuality education and prevention alongside statewide partners.

Their theoretical framework focuses on creating a more positive relationship with one’s self, changing behaviors through reinforcement and strengths, and exploring/embracing one’s identities. Court also is a Clifton Strength’s certified coach and loves talking about how our strengths are not only great insights into who we are, but also power tools for success. Court’s top 5 strengths are Maximizer, Adaptability, Arranger, Learner, and Relator. When not working, Court enjoys trout fishing, watercolor painting, playing/collecting video games, and listening to jam bands. Court would describe themselves as someone who loves being with other people and enjoying a fresh Dr. Pepper the most.