Men's Issues Therapists in Copley, OH
Life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Where’s the time for you? I help clients who struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing get to the root of their problems. This might come up in life as feeling guilty for saying “no”, feeling selfish for not always putting others first, or feeling “not good enough”. It's difficult to maintain the pressure that others put on you, let alone the pressure that you put on yourself. Is this what you imagined life to be? It's time to break the cycle.
Life can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Where’s the time for you? I help clients who struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing get to the root of their problems. This might come up in life as feeling guilty for saying “no”, feeling selfish for not always putting others first, or feeling “not good enough”. It's difficult to maintain the pressure that others put on you, let alone the pressure that you put on yourself. Is this what you imagined life to be? It's time to break the cycle.
As an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide clinically informed and approachable treatment for couples and individuals navigating relationship challenges or mental health issues. While attending to specific needs and honoring the unique experiences of each client, I operate form a trauma-informed and systemic framework. Throughout your treatment my overall hope is for you to develop trust, strengthen connection and feel empowered to cultivate meaningful change in your life.
As an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide clinically informed and approachable treatment for couples and individuals navigating relationship challenges or mental health issues. While attending to specific needs and honoring the unique experiences of each client, I operate form a trauma-informed and systemic framework. Throughout your treatment my overall hope is for you to develop trust, strengthen connection and feel empowered to cultivate meaningful change in your life.
Married Life
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Our goal at Married Life Counseling is to come alongside you, as if to sit in the passenger seat of your car for a time to help you navigate the journey of individual and married life using Emotionally Focused Therapy, strengthening communication skills, understanding patterns, & finding clarification of personal & relationship goals. Feeling alone in the struggle to navigate relationships is so hard & we are honored to work with you in finding practical solutions & real change for your unique situation. Call us today to speak with Arie or Hallee to see if we are a good fit & to schedule with one of our EFT trained therapists.
Our goal at Married Life Counseling is to come alongside you, as if to sit in the passenger seat of your car for a time to help you navigate the journey of individual and married life using Emotionally Focused Therapy, strengthening communication skills, understanding patterns, & finding clarification of personal & relationship goals. Feeling alone in the struggle to navigate relationships is so hard & we are honored to work with you in finding practical solutions & real change for your unique situation. Call us today to speak with Arie or Hallee to see if we are a good fit & to schedule with one of our EFT trained therapists.
If we don't have meaning and purpose in life we feel anxious, depressed, and unsatisfied. We can lose our way when we have a job we're not passionate about, a relationship that causes more pain than fulfillment, or when we suffer the death of a loved one. Sometimes a traumatic event, abuse, or a loss of faith can leave us feeling directionless and without hope. Depression, Anxiety, Complex Grief, and Post-Traumatic Stress are all too common in our society, but they don't have to be. If you want to understand your past, learn to thrive in the present, and have hope for your future, counseling may help.
If we don't have meaning and purpose in life we feel anxious, depressed, and unsatisfied. We can lose our way when we have a job we're not passionate about, a relationship that causes more pain than fulfillment, or when we suffer the death of a loved one. Sometimes a traumatic event, abuse, or a loss of faith can leave us feeling directionless and without hope. Depression, Anxiety, Complex Grief, and Post-Traumatic Stress are all too common in our society, but they don't have to be. If you want to understand your past, learn to thrive in the present, and have hope for your future, counseling may help.
Lisa R. Schaefer Holistic Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LICDCCS, LISW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your sense of self? My approach to mental health is rooted in the belief that true healing happens when we address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. With specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and somatic therapies, I help clients process trauma, reduce anxiety, and break free from patterns that no longer serve them. EMDR can provide transformative relief from painful memories, while somatic work helps deepen the mind-body connection, encouraging the body to release stored tension and emotions.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your sense of self? My approach to mental health is rooted in the belief that true healing happens when we address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. With specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and somatic therapies, I help clients process trauma, reduce anxiety, and break free from patterns that no longer serve them. EMDR can provide transformative relief from painful memories, while somatic work helps deepen the mind-body connection, encouraging the body to release stored tension and emotions.
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My name is Marshall, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPPC-S) in Ohio, and originally from Sandwich, MA. I moved to Steubenville, OH and received my master’s degree at Franciscan University of Steubenville in May of 2019; I have been in the Columbus, Ohio area for about 6 years. I am engaged to my future wife, Agnes.
I recently ended therapy services at Serenity BHS to branch into private practice. I specialize in CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy as a primary source. I practice marriage and individual counseling for depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality difficulties, and more.
My name is Marshall, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation (LPPC-S) in Ohio, and originally from Sandwich, MA. I moved to Steubenville, OH and received my master’s degree at Franciscan University of Steubenville in May of 2019; I have been in the Columbus, Ohio area for about 6 years. I am engaged to my future wife, Agnes.
I recently ended therapy services at Serenity BHS to branch into private practice. I specialize in CBT, DBT, and EMDR therapy as a primary source. I practice marriage and individual counseling for depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality difficulties, and more.
I am motivated to meet my clients where they are and support them on their own unique path to self exploration and discovery. I approach therapy with a focus on promoting positive awareness into life circumstances to aid clients in discovering the value, meaning and purpose in their lives. I believe that life’s greatest victories are achieved from finding the meaning of our life’s greatest defeats.
I am motivated to meet my clients where they are and support them on their own unique path to self exploration and discovery. I approach therapy with a focus on promoting positive awareness into life circumstances to aid clients in discovering the value, meaning and purpose in their lives. I believe that life’s greatest victories are achieved from finding the meaning of our life’s greatest defeats.
Life can leave us carrying wounds we were never meant to carry alone. I help adults (18–69) and couples struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment difficulties, and low self-worth. Together we'll explore not only what happened to you, but how those experiences continue to shape your relationships, emotions, and sense of self. I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, and other evidence-based approaches into a personalized plan that helps you move from surviving to healing, resilience, and renewed confidence.
Life can leave us carrying wounds we were never meant to carry alone. I help adults (18–69) and couples struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment difficulties, and low self-worth. Together we'll explore not only what happened to you, but how those experiences continue to shape your relationships, emotions, and sense of self. I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, and other evidence-based approaches into a personalized plan that helps you move from surviving to healing, resilience, and renewed confidence.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about your next step? Many of the clients I serve are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, stress, and the pressures of everyday life. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can share their story, gain insight, and identify meaningful goals. Together, we create a practical path forward, helping clients move from where they are to where they want to be—even when they aren't yet sure what that destination looks like.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about your next step? Many of the clients I serve are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, stress, and the pressures of everyday life. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can share their story, gain insight, and identify meaningful goals. Together, we create a practical path forward, helping clients move from where they are to where they want to be—even when they aren't yet sure what that destination looks like.
When life feels heavy and you're not sure where to turn, therapy can be a place to breathe, reflect, and begin again. Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you are facing an individual or family crisis, caring for a loved one, or living with chronic illness. You don't have to go through it alone. I offer a supportive space where individuals and families can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. My practice complies with all aspects of cultural and spiritual competencies.
When life feels heavy and you're not sure where to turn, therapy can be a place to breathe, reflect, and begin again. Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you are facing an individual or family crisis, caring for a loved one, or living with chronic illness. You don't have to go through it alone. I offer a supportive space where individuals and families can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. My practice complies with all aspects of cultural and spiritual competencies.
Your story is unique. I work collaboratively with you to understand how your past has shaped you and to address the patterns that continue to hold you back. Together, we explore tools for change by drawing on your strengths, values, and inner resources. My approach invites presence—mindful awareness of your body, thoughts, and emotions—so you can live with greater clarity, connection, and intention.
Your story is unique. I work collaboratively with you to understand how your past has shaped you and to address the patterns that continue to hold you back. Together, we explore tools for change by drawing on your strengths, values, and inner resources. My approach invites presence—mindful awareness of your body, thoughts, and emotions—so you can live with greater clarity, connection, and intention.
I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods and asks how that makes you feel. That’s not what most men need, especially when it feels like it’s falling apart.
I work with men who are overwhelmed, burned out, or angry and don’t know why. Men who feel stuck in their heads, disconnected from the people they love, or like they’re always one step away from snapping. Some are facing divorce. Others are trying to be better dads, partners, or sons, but they often feel like they’re failing. Many were pushed into therapy by someone who cares about them. Almost all of them stay once they realize it helps.
I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods and asks how that makes you feel. That’s not what most men need, especially when it feels like it’s falling apart.
I work with men who are overwhelmed, burned out, or angry and don’t know why. Men who feel stuck in their heads, disconnected from the people they love, or like they’re always one step away from snapping. Some are facing divorce. Others are trying to be better dads, partners, or sons, but they often feel like they’re failing. Many were pushed into therapy by someone who cares about them. Almost all of them stay once they realize it helps.
Joleena is a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, a former Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist, a Betrayal Trauma Coach, with a Masters of Psychology. She specializes in helping couples working through full disclosure, betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joleena is a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, a former Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist, a Betrayal Trauma Coach, with a Masters of Psychology. She specializes in helping couples working through full disclosure, betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or a major life change? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I work with adolescents and adults who are ready for a supportive space to process what they’re going through and start feeling more grounded and in control.
I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and build practical tools to help you manage emotions, cope with stress, and move forward with confidence.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or a major life change? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. I work with adolescents and adults who are ready for a supportive space to process what they’re going through and start feeling more grounded and in control.
I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and build practical tools to help you manage emotions, cope with stress, and move forward with confidence.
“Today is victory over yourself of yesterday.” — Miyamoto Musashi
I specialize in working with men who want a straight-shooting, results-driven approach. You may be new to therapy or returning because talking in circles hasn’t helped. Common issues: stress, burnout, anger, anxiety, ADHD patterns, relationship conflict, life transitions, and leadership challenges. You want clarity, tools, and accountability - not platitudes. Your goal is to break unhelpful cycles, communicate better, and make steady progress at work and at home.
“Today is victory over yourself of yesterday.” — Miyamoto Musashi
I specialize in working with men who want a straight-shooting, results-driven approach. You may be new to therapy or returning because talking in circles hasn’t helped. Common issues: stress, burnout, anger, anxiety, ADHD patterns, relationship conflict, life transitions, and leadership challenges. You want clarity, tools, and accountability - not platitudes. Your goal is to break unhelpful cycles, communicate better, and make steady progress at work and at home.
I provide secure telehealth therapy for adults across Ohio — from Cleveland and Columbus to Cincinnati and beyond. My specialties include men’s mental health, sex and intimacy coaching, and spiritually-integrated therapy. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — or longing for deeper meaning. Perhaps you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. You're not only seeking symptom relief — you're ready for real healing, growth, and connection.
I provide secure telehealth therapy for adults across Ohio — from Cleveland and Columbus to Cincinnati and beyond. My specialties include men’s mental health, sex and intimacy coaching, and spiritually-integrated therapy. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected — or longing for deeper meaning. Perhaps you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or relationship challenges. You're not only seeking symptom relief — you're ready for real healing, growth, and connection.
Hi, I’m glad you stopped by. I help men, first responders, and older adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, or just feeling stuck. Life can get heavy when you’ve spent years taking care of everyone else, and it’s hard to know where to start. My approach is practical and down-to-earth—I’ll help you figure out what’s getting in the way, find your footing again, and build tools that work for you. You deserve space to breathe, laugh, and get back to feeling like yourself again.
Hi, I’m glad you stopped by. I help men, first responders, and older adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, or just feeling stuck. Life can get heavy when you’ve spent years taking care of everyone else, and it’s hard to know where to start. My approach is practical and down-to-earth—I’ll help you figure out what’s getting in the way, find your footing again, and build tools that work for you. You deserve space to breathe, laugh, and get back to feeling like yourself again.
Focus on the future while taking stock of the present. Our approach involves shifting the focus of sessions away from the same old problem conversations and toward substantive solutions. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, you possess strengths and resources that can help pave the way on your path toward your goals. It’s our job to help you highlight them!
Focus on the future while taking stock of the present. Our approach involves shifting the focus of sessions away from the same old problem conversations and toward substantive solutions. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, you possess strengths and resources that can help pave the way on your path toward your goals. It’s our job to help you highlight them!
If you feel exhausted from pretending everything is fine when your brain will not stop catastrophizing every situation, I am here to help. I help clients manage their mental health through real life stressors. If you are feeling angry all the time, having difficulties getting out of bed in the morning, feeling so anxious you can't move , thoughts of self-harm, urges to use, low self esteem, having difficulty adjusting to life's stressors, unsure of life's direction or are having challenges in relationships of any kind I am here to help. We will make your mental health work for you not against you.
If you feel exhausted from pretending everything is fine when your brain will not stop catastrophizing every situation, I am here to help. I help clients manage their mental health through real life stressors. If you are feeling angry all the time, having difficulties getting out of bed in the morning, feeling so anxious you can't move , thoughts of self-harm, urges to use, low self esteem, having difficulty adjusting to life's stressors, unsure of life's direction or are having challenges in relationships of any kind I am here to help. We will make your mental health work for you not against you.
Many of the adults I work with have spent years wondering why they feel the way they do, why certain patterns keep repeating, or why relationships, emotions, or self-worth feel harder than they “should.” You may question whether your experiences were “bad enough” to matter or compare your story to others. Sometimes what impacts us most are experiences we learned to see as normal. I work with adults who are ready to explore the impact of their past, understand themselves more deeply, and create meaningful change for themselves.
Many of the adults I work with have spent years wondering why they feel the way they do, why certain patterns keep repeating, or why relationships, emotions, or self-worth feel harder than they “should.” You may question whether your experiences were “bad enough” to matter or compare your story to others. Sometimes what impacts us most are experiences we learned to see as normal. I work with adults who are ready to explore the impact of their past, understand themselves more deeply, and create meaningful change for themselves.
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Is therapy for men different than it is for women?
Therapeutic treatments and types are the same for men as they are for women, with the same protocols followed and the same strategies employed. Discussing one’s feelings and emotions is an integral part of most therapies, and some men find doing so more challenging. Therapists can help clients through the process; some specialize in treating men for this reason.
How do you encourage a man to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either himself or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can men prepare for therapy?
Men can prepare for therapy by approaching the process with an open mind, being willing to talk about their challenges, and giving treatment the time to work. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. It can be useful for men who struggle to recall their emotional states to write down notes between sessions about their response to a given event or how they were feeling at a particular time.
What should men know about the process of therapy?
One of the most common reasons men don’t seek therapy is the notion that there’s something wrong with them if they do. Men should know that just because they’re seeking therapy doesn’t mean they’re mentally ill or damaged in some way. In the same way people work on their bodies through exercise or a craft through practice, therapy can be a way to improve the mental and emotional skills needed to be productive and effective partners, employees, and people in all realms of life.

