Male Therapists in Lakewood, OH
What you think is what you say. What you say is what you do. What you do continually becomes your habit. Your habits create your character; your character determines your destiny (Jeremy Anderson). Michael Wilson is a compassionate connector skilled in the art of therapy over his six years of experience aiding clients in achieving their mental health goals. To Michael, trust is crucial to the healing process. To that end, he approaches each session with a genuine and empathic desire to connect. When you're in session with Michael, you have his undivided attention. Bridging the gap between individuals and social change is his core.
What you think is what you say. What you say is what you do. What you do continually becomes your habit. Your habits create your character; your character determines your destiny (Jeremy Anderson). Michael Wilson is a compassionate connector skilled in the art of therapy over his six years of experience aiding clients in achieving their mental health goals. To Michael, trust is crucial to the healing process. To that end, he approaches each session with a genuine and empathic desire to connect. When you're in session with Michael, you have his undivided attention. Bridging the gap between individuals and social change is his core.
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well (Alfred Adler). Brad is, above all, an active listener in his work with clients. Mutual trust is the key to true change in the therapeutic journey and that comes from truly being heard and understood. When you see Brad for therapy, you have his undivided attention. As a patient-centered prescriber, Brad understands that finding the right therapist isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. He truly values the time, trust, and journey of each client he services. Every therapy session is a learning opportunity with a new chance for growth.
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well (Alfred Adler). Brad is, above all, an active listener in his work with clients. Mutual trust is the key to true change in the therapeutic journey and that comes from truly being heard and understood. When you see Brad for therapy, you have his undivided attention. As a patient-centered prescriber, Brad understands that finding the right therapist isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. He truly values the time, trust, and journey of each client he services. Every therapy session is a learning opportunity with a new chance for growth.
Hello! I'm Alec Ramsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. I specialize in treating addiction, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and grief. I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities. When working with couples, I use the emotionally focused therapy framework to help partners communicate deeper and more effectively. My goal is to support you in overcoming what may feel unmanageable, unpredictable, and uncontrollable.
Hello! I'm Alec Ramsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. I specialize in treating addiction, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and grief. I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities. When working with couples, I use the emotionally focused therapy framework to help partners communicate deeper and more effectively. My goal is to support you in overcoming what may feel unmanageable, unpredictable, and uncontrollable.
I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist who provides individual therapy and relationship counseling. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about the things that matter to them. My approach is collaborative, person-centered, practical, research-based, and solution-focused. I am passionate about helping my clients forge an individualized path forward that works best for them. I work with, support, and affirm all gender and sexual identities and expressions.
I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist who provides individual therapy and relationship counseling. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about the things that matter to them. My approach is collaborative, person-centered, practical, research-based, and solution-focused. I am passionate about helping my clients forge an individualized path forward that works best for them. I work with, support, and affirm all gender and sexual identities and expressions.
You may be feeling overwhelmed due to stress, anxiety, depression, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Challenges at work, with relationships, substance or alcohol use, or ongoing emotional struggles might make it difficult to feel like yourself. You could also be navigating complex relationships or seeking a deeper understanding of your emotions and behaviors. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where we can work together to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful and lasting change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed due to stress, anxiety, depression, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Challenges at work, with relationships, substance or alcohol use, or ongoing emotional struggles might make it difficult to feel like yourself. You could also be navigating complex relationships or seeking a deeper understanding of your emotions and behaviors. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, and LGBTQIA+ affirming space where we can work together to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Currently accepting new adult clients for individual and couples/relationship counseling, both online and in-person. Life is full of surprises and depending on your reaction can lead you to needing a listening ear. Throughout each day, our lives shift and during those transitions we encounter changes that can lead to various emotions, thoughts, and perspectives. These effects often show up in our personal lives, relationships, and social circles. I am here to support you on the good and bad days. I am passionate about working with adults and couples/relationships and watching them experience growth individually and together.
Currently accepting new adult clients for individual and couples/relationship counseling, both online and in-person. Life is full of surprises and depending on your reaction can lead you to needing a listening ear. Throughout each day, our lives shift and during those transitions we encounter changes that can lead to various emotions, thoughts, and perspectives. These effects often show up in our personal lives, relationships, and social circles. I am here to support you on the good and bad days. I am passionate about working with adults and couples/relationships and watching them experience growth individually and together.
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out (Robert Collier). With a warm, down-to-earth style, John combines mindfulness, CBT, and Gestalt therapy to help clients gain insight, build coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. He works expertly with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. John creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to take the lead in their own healing. Real change starts with small steps—let John help you take the first one with confidence!
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out (Robert Collier). With a warm, down-to-earth style, John combines mindfulness, CBT, and Gestalt therapy to help clients gain insight, build coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. He works expertly with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. John creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to take the lead in their own healing. Real change starts with small steps—let John help you take the first one with confidence!
Hello! I have experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family issues, and relationship issues. I have worked with children and adults in both a community and private practice setting. I have also worked with the LGBTQ+ community. You are the expert of your life and I am happy to be here and help improve mental healing and wellness. You define the goals to work on and we will collaborate together towards new beginnings.
Hello! I have experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family issues, and relationship issues. I have worked with children and adults in both a community and private practice setting. I have also worked with the LGBTQ+ community. You are the expert of your life and I am happy to be here and help improve mental healing and wellness. You define the goals to work on and we will collaborate together towards new beginnings.
I have immediate availability for both couples and individuals- seen in person in Lakewood, or via telehealth all over Ohio. As a therapist, I believe in the human capacity for healing and transformation. My work with individuals and couples is grounded in the belief that with the right support and tools, everyone can move beyond survival and begin to thrive. I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to do meaningful work.
I have immediate availability for both couples and individuals- seen in person in Lakewood, or via telehealth all over Ohio. As a therapist, I believe in the human capacity for healing and transformation. My work with individuals and couples is grounded in the belief that with the right support and tools, everyone can move beyond survival and begin to thrive. I strive to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to do meaningful work.
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom (Viktor Frankl). Joe is a relatable connector who has worked with many different diagnoses throughout his time in the field. He passionately believes that relationships are powerful, especially the therapy relationship. Specializing in the treatment of grief, anxiety, depression, and spiritual crisis, Joe provides eclectic treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral and Existential Therapies. Possessing a contagious sense of humor, Joe has helped many clients rediscover laughter in life.
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom (Viktor Frankl). Joe is a relatable connector who has worked with many different diagnoses throughout his time in the field. He passionately believes that relationships are powerful, especially the therapy relationship. Specializing in the treatment of grief, anxiety, depression, and spiritual crisis, Joe provides eclectic treatment, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral and Existential Therapies. Possessing a contagious sense of humor, Joe has helped many clients rediscover laughter in life.
I am an established psychologist, working in the Lakewood area with individuals, couples, and families for a number of years. I am interested in how we experience and grow from life events, such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, moving, and/or pursuing a new career. In the past, I have been Director of Mental Health for the City of Cleveland's McCafferty Health Center.
I am an established psychologist, working in the Lakewood area with individuals, couples, and families for a number of years. I am interested in how we experience and grow from life events, such as marriage, divorce, death of a loved one, moving, and/or pursuing a new career. In the past, I have been Director of Mental Health for the City of Cleveland's McCafferty Health Center.
Hope starts here. Are you feeling sad or stressed? Do you experience mood swings but don't really know why? Maybe you've been withdrawing from family, friends, or activities that used to breathe light into your life. If you have been feeling depressed, have found yourself more angry or hostile than normal, or suffer from low energy or problems sleeping, you may have an untreated mental health issue. Mental health impacts your way of thinking, relating to others, and overall quality of life. Many issues have been identified and defined including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), etc. You don't have to suffer anymore.
Hope starts here. Are you feeling sad or stressed? Do you experience mood swings but don't really know why? Maybe you've been withdrawing from family, friends, or activities that used to breathe light into your life. If you have been feeling depressed, have found yourself more angry or hostile than normal, or suffer from low energy or problems sleeping, you may have an untreated mental health issue. Mental health impacts your way of thinking, relating to others, and overall quality of life. Many issues have been identified and defined including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), etc. You don't have to suffer anymore.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? Maybe life, relationships, or stress have taken more than they’ve given lately — and you’re ready for things to feel lighter. If so, you’re in the right place.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? Maybe life, relationships, or stress have taken more than they’ve given lately — and you’re ready for things to feel lighter. If so, you’re in the right place.
I specialize in treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), particularly for complex cases - when OCD occurs alongside trauma, depression, or addiction, or when previous therapy hasn't worked. If you feel trapped by intrusive thoughts, mental rituals, or compulsions that temporarily help but keep you stuck, you're dealing with patterns that respond to specific treatment. Standard talk therapy often makes OCD worse. I work with people who've tried therapy without success, are managing multiple diagnoses alongside OCD, or want actual change.
I specialize in treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), particularly for complex cases - when OCD occurs alongside trauma, depression, or addiction, or when previous therapy hasn't worked. If you feel trapped by intrusive thoughts, mental rituals, or compulsions that temporarily help but keep you stuck, you're dealing with patterns that respond to specific treatment. Standard talk therapy often makes OCD worse. I work with people who've tried therapy without success, are managing multiple diagnoses alongside OCD, or want actual change.
Your strengths and needs are as unique as your reasons for seeking therapy in the first place. This is why I take a conversational, client-centered, humanistic approach to therapy. This approach incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I truly believe there is no problem too small or large to address in therapy, and in fact, one does not need to be experiencing a specific issue to benefit from the opportunity for personal growth counseling offers. No matter what circumstances may have brought you here, please accept my invitation to reach out today.
Your strengths and needs are as unique as your reasons for seeking therapy in the first place. This is why I take a conversational, client-centered, humanistic approach to therapy. This approach incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I truly believe there is no problem too small or large to address in therapy, and in fact, one does not need to be experiencing a specific issue to benefit from the opportunity for personal growth counseling offers. No matter what circumstances may have brought you here, please accept my invitation to reach out today.
Phillip Emerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S
Lakewood, OH 44107
Waitlist for new clients
You may be seeking therapy for any of many reasons. Perhaps following a difficult life experience that seems to have changed things, perhaps for long-standing difficulties managing emotions, or problems that interfere with relationships or with work, or because of wanting to reach a goal in your life that you haven’t been able to reach. What you are seeking is someone who can listen and understand.
You may be seeking therapy for any of many reasons. Perhaps following a difficult life experience that seems to have changed things, perhaps for long-standing difficulties managing emotions, or problems that interfere with relationships or with work, or because of wanting to reach a goal in your life that you haven’t been able to reach. What you are seeking is someone who can listen and understand.
Caleb
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, CCTP, CCFP, CMIP, CDBT
19 Endorsed
Online Only
Helping high-performers think clearer, lead stronger, and live better. Drawing from top-level experience in healthcare and corporate leadership, he blends mental performance coaching with advanced therapy to remove barriers and unlock potential. Caleb’s clients gain the clarity, resilience, and confidence needed to excel in high-pressure roles while maintaining personal well-being. If you are ready to master your mindset and create lasting success, Caleb is the trusted guide who will help you get there.
Helping high-performers think clearer, lead stronger, and live better. Drawing from top-level experience in healthcare and corporate leadership, he blends mental performance coaching with advanced therapy to remove barriers and unlock potential. Caleb’s clients gain the clarity, resilience, and confidence needed to excel in high-pressure roles while maintaining personal well-being. If you are ready to master your mindset and create lasting success, Caleb is the trusted guide who will help you get there.
Our clinicians at Live Well are Telehealth (virtual) only. We are a full service mental health organization which means we offer both counseling and psychiatry. At Live Well, our providers hold a space for self-reflection. We help you do the inner work, to learn what you aren’t necessarily aware of, to bring forward a deeper layer of yourself, and to understand why we are the way we are. Once we can understand that we do have a choice in all the chaos, we can start to heal.
Our clinicians at Live Well are Telehealth (virtual) only. We are a full service mental health organization which means we offer both counseling and psychiatry. At Live Well, our providers hold a space for self-reflection. We help you do the inner work, to learn what you aren’t necessarily aware of, to bring forward a deeper layer of yourself, and to understand why we are the way we are. Once we can understand that we do have a choice in all the chaos, we can start to heal.
We believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. Our expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, Couple’s issues, Racial identity, and other Identities. (Our website provides much more information about us: www.mindtrekcounseling.com)
We believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. Our expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, Couple’s issues, Racial identity, and other Identities. (Our website provides much more information about us: www.mindtrekcounseling.com)
Gabriel Group Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LISW-S, LICDC-C
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, OH 44107
Hi, I am Max Cortes. For over 34 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families navigate the challenges in life. My approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and empowering—I meet you where you are and work with you to build on your own resources. I use proven strategies to guide the process, and I bring humor into sessions to ease stress and create a comfortable, genuine connection. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where you feel understood, empowered, and ready to embrace positive change.
Hi, I am Max Cortes. For over 34 years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families navigate the challenges in life. My approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and empowering—I meet you where you are and work with you to build on your own resources. I use proven strategies to guide the process, and I bring humor into sessions to ease stress and create a comfortable, genuine connection. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where you feel understood, empowered, and ready to embrace positive change.
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Male Therapists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.