Male Therapists in Strongsville, OH
Seth Auman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44136 (Online Only)
Are you grinding through days feeling down, empty, burned out, or like you just can’t keep doing this? Do you feel a heaviness inside that keeps coming back and makes everything harder? Are you so used to bottling up your emotions that you can hardly remember a time when you didn’t just keep everything inside? You might believe deep down that you are broken, that it’s your fault you feel this way, and you will always need to hide who you really are and what you really feel from others. Or maybe life or a relationship has just gotten really hard lately, and you don’t know where to go from here.
Are you grinding through days feeling down, empty, burned out, or like you just can’t keep doing this? Do you feel a heaviness inside that keeps coming back and makes everything harder? Are you so used to bottling up your emotions that you can hardly remember a time when you didn’t just keep everything inside? You might believe deep down that you are broken, that it’s your fault you feel this way, and you will always need to hide who you really are and what you really feel from others. Or maybe life or a relationship has just gotten really hard lately, and you don’t know where to go from here.
Gregory William Stimler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Strongsville, OH 44149 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Greg Stimler and I am here to help you find that path to joy, peace, and confidence in your life. You may be coming here under the burden of out of control reactions to things, stuck thinking tendencies, and doing things over and over again without clarity why or how to change any of these things. Or you may be doing "ok" but just feeling like you are spinning your wheels in life and lacking that passion and laser focus you wish you had to keep going. People are seeking clarity of that "why" in life and the "hows" to live it fully. I am here to help provide tools, support, guidance, and another perspective.
Hello, my name is Greg Stimler and I am here to help you find that path to joy, peace, and confidence in your life. You may be coming here under the burden of out of control reactions to things, stuck thinking tendencies, and doing things over and over again without clarity why or how to change any of these things. Or you may be doing "ok" but just feeling like you are spinning your wheels in life and lacking that passion and laser focus you wish you had to keep going. People are seeking clarity of that "why" in life and the "hows" to live it fully. I am here to help provide tools, support, guidance, and another perspective.
Xavier Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, IMFT-S, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
Many people struggle to address sexual functioning difficulties. If you are a person that values sexual response and pleasure, and have been experiencing sexual discomfort. Here's how I can help. As a research informed clinical expert in couples and family relationships and AASECT certified sex therapist. My clinical interest is providing sex therapy with individuals and couples to treat male and female sexual matters, sexual dysfunctions, sexual disorders, sexual orientation, sexual expression and gender identity issues. I'm committed to serving the spectrum of variations in human sexuality across the lifespan.
Many people struggle to address sexual functioning difficulties. If you are a person that values sexual response and pleasure, and have been experiencing sexual discomfort. Here's how I can help. As a research informed clinical expert in couples and family relationships and AASECT certified sex therapist. My clinical interest is providing sex therapy with individuals and couples to treat male and female sexual matters, sexual dysfunctions, sexual disorders, sexual orientation, sexual expression and gender identity issues. I'm committed to serving the spectrum of variations in human sexuality across the lifespan.
Zach Dispirito
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
Hi there! I'm Zach and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northeast Ohio. I graduated from Heidelberg University in 2023 with my Masters of Arts in Counseling and am currently working under the supervision of Claudia Taylor, LPCC-S. While I specialize in mood & anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, & LGBTQIA+ issues, I support individuals of all ages, couples, and families with a wide variety of concerns. Counseling, to me, isn't just about making progress toward our goals; it is about taking care of ourselves & living a life worth living.
Hi there! I'm Zach and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Northeast Ohio. I graduated from Heidelberg University in 2023 with my Masters of Arts in Counseling and am currently working under the supervision of Claudia Taylor, LPCC-S. While I specialize in mood & anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, & LGBTQIA+ issues, I support individuals of all ages, couples, and families with a wide variety of concerns. Counseling, to me, isn't just about making progress toward our goals; it is about taking care of ourselves & living a life worth living.
Additionally, Sam offers specialized support for men’s issues and those navigating life changes.
Sam Smartnick, LPC, helps individuals aged 15 and older overcome a range of mental health challenges and life issues, promoting growth, self-understanding, enhanced well-being. Through personalized treatment plans and evidence-based therapies, Sam supports clients in achieving their goals for a healthier, more fulfilling life. With a focus on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Sam is passionate about guiding clients through these conditions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach, helping clients recognize and modify negative thought patterns to improve their emotional and psychological well being.
Additionally, Sam offers specialized support for men’s issues and those navigating life changes.
Sam Smartnick, LPC, helps individuals aged 15 and older overcome a range of mental health challenges and life issues, promoting growth, self-understanding, enhanced well-being. Through personalized treatment plans and evidence-based therapies, Sam supports clients in achieving their goals for a healthier, more fulfilling life. With a focus on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Sam is passionate about guiding clients through these conditions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach, helping clients recognize and modify negative thought patterns to improve their emotional and psychological well being.
Joshua Magleby, PhD is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who focuses on the treatment of neuropsychological and psychological disorders for all age ranges. He is primarily interested in child and adolescent psychological and neuropsychological disorders, including ADHD, learning disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, disruptive behaviors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sleep problems. Dr. Magleby holds a doctorate degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Utah. He completed a two-year residency in Clinical Neuropsychology at The Cleveland Clinic, where he specialized in Pediatric and Adult Neuropsychology.
Joshua Magleby, PhD is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who focuses on the treatment of neuropsychological and psychological disorders for all age ranges. He is primarily interested in child and adolescent psychological and neuropsychological disorders, including ADHD, learning disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, disruptive behaviors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sleep problems. Dr. Magleby holds a doctorate degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Utah. He completed a two-year residency in Clinical Neuropsychology at The Cleveland Clinic, where he specialized in Pediatric and Adult Neuropsychology.
I bring much experience working with children and adolescents, as well as adults, addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, sexual abuse, anger, aggression, ADHD, and eating disorders as well as others. I earned my Masters of Arts in psychology and Doctorate of Philosophy in clinical psychology from the University of Toledo. I have a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology from Bowling Green State University. While earning my doctorate, my research focused on video game violence and video game addiction.
I bring much experience working with children and adolescents, as well as adults, addressing a variety of issues including anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, sexual abuse, anger, aggression, ADHD, and eating disorders as well as others. I earned my Masters of Arts in psychology and Doctorate of Philosophy in clinical psychology from the University of Toledo. I have a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology from Bowling Green State University. While earning my doctorate, my research focused on video game violence and video game addiction.
Through life’s messiness, it can be easy to lose track of who we are and where we want to go. Therapy can help remind us that our past traumas and current stressors shape us, but need not define us. As a therapist, it’s with compassion, understanding, and humor that I offer a space for self-discovery and self-actualization. Whatever brought you here, I strive to connect not just as therapist-and-client, but as people. My areas of focus include trauma, grief, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions.
Through life’s messiness, it can be easy to lose track of who we are and where we want to go. Therapy can help remind us that our past traumas and current stressors shape us, but need not define us. As a therapist, it’s with compassion, understanding, and humor that I offer a space for self-discovery and self-actualization. Whatever brought you here, I strive to connect not just as therapist-and-client, but as people. My areas of focus include trauma, grief, LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions.
You know SOMETHING is wrong, but you are not sure what it is, why it happened, or how to fix it. You think you probably need help, but it's hard to know where to start. You worry about being overmedicated or wasting your time. You want to figure out, once and for all, what is going on and how to take care of it. Does this sound familiar? If so, you are my ideal client. Need to know your diagnosis, why it happened, and how to treat it? Let me get it right for you! My name is Dr. Tarescavage. I have spent 95% of my career doing ONLY assessments and have published dozens of peer-reviewed scientific articles on assessment.
You know SOMETHING is wrong, but you are not sure what it is, why it happened, or how to fix it. You think you probably need help, but it's hard to know where to start. You worry about being overmedicated or wasting your time. You want to figure out, once and for all, what is going on and how to take care of it. Does this sound familiar? If so, you are my ideal client. Need to know your diagnosis, why it happened, and how to treat it? Let me get it right for you! My name is Dr. Tarescavage. I have spent 95% of my career doing ONLY assessments and have published dozens of peer-reviewed scientific articles on assessment.
Rocco Capra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
I am comfortable and have experience working with a culturally diverse client base, including youth, adults, men, women, LGBTQ+, and minorities.
I strive to create a safe, professional environment for my clients and work alongside them to assess their emotional, mental, physical, social, and relational health, integrating therapeutic interventions according to their specific and unique needs and desires. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and any number of mental and emotional difficulties, we will work together to enhance your skills with strategies focused on your resilience, self-awareness, self-esteem, mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, stress tolerance, and other factors.
I am comfortable and have experience working with a culturally diverse client base, including youth, adults, men, women, LGBTQ+, and minorities.
I strive to create a safe, professional environment for my clients and work alongside them to assess their emotional, mental, physical, social, and relational health, integrating therapeutic interventions according to their specific and unique needs and desires. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and any number of mental and emotional difficulties, we will work together to enhance your skills with strategies focused on your resilience, self-awareness, self-esteem, mindfulness, emotional regulation, problem-solving, stress tolerance, and other factors.
Steven Girard
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, M Div, MFT-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136
If you're a family, couple, or individual facing relationship challenges, proven paths to healing are available. Life's difficulties—communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, emotional disconnection, lack of intamacy, and parenting struggles—can be exhausting, but there is hope. Whether you're seeking to restore love, reduce conflict, or find more harmony, I'm here to help. As a veteran, husband, father, and Christian, I welcome the opportunity to work with people of all beliefs on this journey to a better life.
If you're a family, couple, or individual facing relationship challenges, proven paths to healing are available. Life's difficulties—communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, emotional disconnection, lack of intamacy, and parenting struggles—can be exhausting, but there is hope. Whether you're seeking to restore love, reduce conflict, or find more harmony, I'm here to help. As a veteran, husband, father, and Christian, I welcome the opportunity to work with people of all beliefs on this journey to a better life.
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Thanks for checking out my page! My area of specialty is treating sex addiction. I offer individual, couple, and group treatment options. My therapeutic approach is centered on connecting with clients, giving them the opportunity to share their story, and ultimately equipping and empowering them to change the narrative of their story in a way that will help them to thrive. I find it particularly rewarding to create a space where those who feel unheard can truly find their voice. Connection, authenticity, and vulnerability are foundational in the way I relate to clients.
Thanks for checking out my page! My area of specialty is treating sex addiction. I offer individual, couple, and group treatment options. My therapeutic approach is centered on connecting with clients, giving them the opportunity to share their story, and ultimately equipping and empowering them to change the narrative of their story in a way that will help them to thrive. I find it particularly rewarding to create a space where those who feel unheard can truly find their voice. Connection, authenticity, and vulnerability are foundational in the way I relate to clients.
Erik Ribera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Strongsville, OH 44136 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing at Grow Well Cleveland, LLC under the supervision of Holly Hengartner, LPCC-S. I am a graduate of Cleveland State University, and earned my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I believe therapeutic counseling offers space for those seeking to make intentional changes in their life. Committed to providing specific care for each individual's unique needs, I connect and meet my clients where they are, supporting the vulnerable moments that the process can create. My work with clients has an eclectic, strengths based, "here and now" theoretical framework.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing at Grow Well Cleveland, LLC under the supervision of Holly Hengartner, LPCC-S. I am a graduate of Cleveland State University, and earned my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I believe therapeutic counseling offers space for those seeking to make intentional changes in their life. Committed to providing specific care for each individual's unique needs, I connect and meet my clients where they are, supporting the vulnerable moments that the process can create. My work with clients has an eclectic, strengths based, "here and now" theoretical framework.
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I provide non-judgmental,highly positive and safe environment for you to explore your concerns and become best version of yourself. My clients describe me as encouraging, loving, motivating and professional.. through therapy, my clients establish and achieve their personal and interpersonal goals. I treat clients with depression,anxiety, grief, PTSD, sexual abuse, personality disorders, relationship issues, etc in many populations including LGBT. I treat various forms of addiction from video games to gambling.I believe in celebrating what makes us different.I am proud to say that I have experience & training in various settings.
I provide non-judgmental,highly positive and safe environment for you to explore your concerns and become best version of yourself. My clients describe me as encouraging, loving, motivating and professional.. through therapy, my clients establish and achieve their personal and interpersonal goals. I treat clients with depression,anxiety, grief, PTSD, sexual abuse, personality disorders, relationship issues, etc in many populations including LGBT. I treat various forms of addiction from video games to gambling.I believe in celebrating what makes us different.I am proud to say that I have experience & training in various settings.
Josh Gill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44130 (Online Only)
It takes courage to ask for help. If you're reading this then you’ve already taken the first step toward healing, and I applaud you for that. I am a licensed independent social worker and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor with over 15 years of experience with individuals and groups from many different backgrounds and settings. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and personality disorders. I'm interested in your mental health and overall recovery. There are a lot of therapies out there that claim to be ‘the’ way, but I find that if something is too good to be true, it probably is.
It takes courage to ask for help. If you're reading this then you’ve already taken the first step toward healing, and I applaud you for that. I am a licensed independent social worker and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor with over 15 years of experience with individuals and groups from many different backgrounds and settings. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and personality disorders. I'm interested in your mental health and overall recovery. There are a lot of therapies out there that claim to be ‘the’ way, but I find that if something is too good to be true, it probably is.
The Dreaming Tree Counseling Center
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, LICDC, ICADC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Royalton, OH 44133 (Online Only)
Welcome to "The Dreaming Tree" Counseling Center. Our mission is to help you restore your roots and foundations in order to reclaim your dreams and legacies. In short, we help nourish "The Dreaming Tree" of your life, whether it be your relationship, your family, to get you through a difficult season of your life, or to help with clarity on some awesome dreams of your own! We help you learn to dream again and live out your wildest dreams! Currently, we are providing exclusively telehealth/virtual counseling.
Welcome to "The Dreaming Tree" Counseling Center. Our mission is to help you restore your roots and foundations in order to reclaim your dreams and legacies. In short, we help nourish "The Dreaming Tree" of your life, whether it be your relationship, your family, to get you through a difficult season of your life, or to help with clarity on some awesome dreams of your own! We help you learn to dream again and live out your wildest dreams! Currently, we are providing exclusively telehealth/virtual counseling.
Are you seeking to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction? Perhaps you're dealing with relationship issues, low self-esteem, or grief. You want to be your best self and need a compassionate, experienced therapist to guide you through life's challenges.
Are you seeking to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction? Perhaps you're dealing with relationship issues, low self-esteem, or grief. You want to be your best self and need a compassionate, experienced therapist to guide you through life's challenges.
Eric Dowery Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, OH 44144 (Online Only)
Are you eager for positive change in your life? Are you ready to be intentional about making change happen? You may feel tired of dealing with the same struggles and negative patterns and want better for yourself. Oftentimes, exploring your past is the key to unlocking your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and even how you interact with others in the world. My ideal client is willing to learn and try new things in order to promote positive changes in their life. I love working collaboratively with individuals to help find solutions that will increase their life fulfillment.
Are you eager for positive change in your life? Are you ready to be intentional about making change happen? You may feel tired of dealing with the same struggles and negative patterns and want better for yourself. Oftentimes, exploring your past is the key to unlocking your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and even how you interact with others in the world. My ideal client is willing to learn and try new things in order to promote positive changes in their life. I love working collaboratively with individuals to help find solutions that will increase their life fulfillment.
I have over 35 years clinical experience, training in gestalt and pyschoanalytic psychotherapy, mindfulness based stress reduction. My goal is to increase your awareness of who you are, why you respond and/or make the choices that you do and look for alternatives. I find that life is a journey that never ends, I hope people find internal contentment, tranquility, and learn to care about themselves. All we do is talk about events of your past and how you were effected. I take what I do seriously, but due to the intensity of what we do, try to have fun in the process.
I have over 35 years clinical experience, training in gestalt and pyschoanalytic psychotherapy, mindfulness based stress reduction. My goal is to increase your awareness of who you are, why you respond and/or make the choices that you do and look for alternatives. I find that life is a journey that never ends, I hope people find internal contentment, tranquility, and learn to care about themselves. All we do is talk about events of your past and how you were effected. I take what I do seriously, but due to the intensity of what we do, try to have fun in the process.
Feeling stuck? Change can be tough for adults, teens, and children alike. Trauma and stressful events can shape our views and emotions. You may feel anxious, nervous, or overwhelmed, unsure of the cause. Adults often juggle responsibilities to avoid feelings, while teens might find it hard to set boundaries with peers. Children may struggle with expressing their emotions, leading to frustration. Knowing our limits is crucial; overcommitting can lead to burnout and strained relationships. It's important to acknowledge these feelings and seek support, regardless of age, to foster healthier connections and self-awareness.
Feeling stuck? Change can be tough for adults, teens, and children alike. Trauma and stressful events can shape our views and emotions. You may feel anxious, nervous, or overwhelmed, unsure of the cause. Adults often juggle responsibilities to avoid feelings, while teens might find it hard to set boundaries with peers. Children may struggle with expressing their emotions, leading to frustration. Knowing our limits is crucial; overcommitting can lead to burnout and strained relationships. It's important to acknowledge these feelings and seek support, regardless of age, to foster healthier connections and self-awareness.
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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. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
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 a male therapist. 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, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. 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.