Maxwell (Max) Denley, BMT, MSW, RSW
Maxwell (Max) Denley, BMT, MSW, RSW, received a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree from Acadia University and began his career supporting children and youth with a variety of physical, developmental, and neurological disabilities/diagnoses. He soon moved into the non-profit sector with a focus on increasing acceptance for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, travelling across the country sharing personal experiences and messages of inclusion with thousands of students.
Maxwell Denley achieved a Master of Social Work Degree from The University of Toronto, with a specialization in working with children, youth, and families. Max has channeled his passion for supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth into roles in community counselling agencies, the public school system, and private psychotherapy practice. Through his private practice, You Do You Counselling and Consulting, Max also offers professional consultation, workshop facilitation, and keynote presentations. His approach builds on the power of human connections to build allies and break down barriers.
Max has worked directly with hundreds of trans children and youth and supported many families and professionals to build their capacity to provide affirming wraparound support. He has spoken to audiences on days of trans visibility, remembrance, and pride at events including ones hosted by the City of Toronto, Toronto Pride, and The Get REAL Movement’s “Steps of Pride”. He has provided professional development to organizations and agencies including summer camps, Correctional Services of Canada, Victim Services of York Region, and Health Canada. Maxwell Denley works to utilize lived and professional experience, academic learning, and affirming connection to support and energize clients and colleagues.
In addition to his clinical work, Maxwell Denley enjoys opportunities to connect with and support community in a variety of capacities. For the past three summers, Max has worked as the Assistant Director of Care for Camp Ten Oaks, an overnight summer camp for children and youth from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and families. Outside of his work in 2SLGBTQIA+ support and advocacy, Max is a life-long hockey goalie and fan and has recently taken up flag football. He enjoys time with family and friends and can be found on weekends exploring new coffee shops with his partner and their bulldog, Chip.
Financial Disclosures: Maxwell (Max) Denley, BMT, MSW, RSW, receives a speaking honorarium from Leading Edge Seminars Inc.