Male Therapists in Elyria, OH
I have been providing mental health counseling over the past forty-four years to individuals, couples, and families. If you are experiencing emotional distress over a personal or relationship problem I am here to help. I have provided counseling to adults facing a wide range of problems including, but not limited to: legal issues, sexual concerns, marital/relationship stress, and symptoms related to mood disorders. You have taken a major first step to addressing your problems by visiting this site! I am here to help you continue your journey toward finding a healthier and more fulfilling life.
I have been providing mental health counseling over the past forty-four years to individuals, couples, and families. If you are experiencing emotional distress over a personal or relationship problem I am here to help. I have provided counseling to adults facing a wide range of problems including, but not limited to: legal issues, sexual concerns, marital/relationship stress, and symptoms related to mood disorders. You have taken a major first step to addressing your problems by visiting this site! I am here to help you continue your journey toward finding a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Michael Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Elyria, OH 44035 (Online Only)
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.
I have served those with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Family Issues, etc. My ideal client is motivated to roll up their sleeves and engage in the therapeutic process. They have an open mind and can practice effective coping skills to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. They can challenge themselves to be vulnerable and practice accountability while processing their problematic thinking patterns and behaviors in a safe and non-judgmental environment. They wish to engage in therapy because they realize that they need to make a change and are willing to take a leap of faith to make it happen.
I have served those with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Family Issues, etc. My ideal client is motivated to roll up their sleeves and engage in the therapeutic process. They have an open mind and can practice effective coping skills to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. They can challenge themselves to be vulnerable and practice accountability while processing their problematic thinking patterns and behaviors in a safe and non-judgmental environment. They wish to engage in therapy because they realize that they need to make a change and are willing to take a leap of faith to make it happen.
My ideal client is an individual who is open to working as a team and benefiting from a therapeutic relationship in which honesty, accountability, and empathy are paramount. While a client’s concerns are unique and personal, there is nothing they cannot overcome through effective therapeutic interventions and a highly-trained and relatable clinician.
My ideal client is an individual who is open to working as a team and benefiting from a therapeutic relationship in which honesty, accountability, and empathy are paramount. While a client’s concerns are unique and personal, there is nothing they cannot overcome through effective therapeutic interventions and a highly-trained and relatable clinician.
Cornerstone Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CCTP, CCFP, CDBT, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Elyria, OH 44035 (Online Only)
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.
I have experience working with clients who suffer from a range of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and more. I take an approach that involves meeting clients where they are. I learn about their stories and assess what the right path is for their needs and goals. Having a client who is open and receptive to therapy is all a therapist could and should ask for.
I have experience working with clients who suffer from a range of mental illnesses, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and more. I take an approach that involves meeting clients where they are. I learn about their stories and assess what the right path is for their needs and goals. Having a client who is open and receptive to therapy is all a therapist could and should ask for.
Joseph Alto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elyria, OH 44035 (Online Only)
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.
Matthew Robert Welich
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC
Verified Verified
Elyria, OH 44035
According to the Person-centered Approach, regardless of the presenting issue, the solution is to provide unconditional positive regard (nonjudgmental acceptance) communicated through empathic understanding to help a client shift from incongruence to congruence - moving away from feeling all over the place, broken, with rigid thought/emotional patterns, toward feeling all in one piece, whole, with flexible thought/emotional patterns. These therapist provided conditions promote the client's self-actualizing tendency, leading the client to discover his/her/their own solutions toward self-improvement and wellness.
According to the Person-centered Approach, regardless of the presenting issue, the solution is to provide unconditional positive regard (nonjudgmental acceptance) communicated through empathic understanding to help a client shift from incongruence to congruence - moving away from feeling all over the place, broken, with rigid thought/emotional patterns, toward feeling all in one piece, whole, with flexible thought/emotional patterns. These therapist provided conditions promote the client's self-actualizing tendency, leading the client to discover his/her/their own solutions toward self-improvement and wellness.
Thomas Nemerovsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, LICDC, ICCS
Verified Verified
Elyria, OH 44035
I specialize in substance use disorders, mood disorders, stress management, trauma, and PTSD. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change and are open to exploring strategies to help them improve their mental health and quality of life. I appreciate individuals engaged in the therapeutic process and sharing their thoughts and feelings openly, allowing for a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in substance use disorders, mood disorders, stress management, trauma, and PTSD. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change and are open to exploring strategies to help them improve their mental health and quality of life. I appreciate individuals engaged in the therapeutic process and sharing their thoughts and feelings openly, allowing for a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Bradley Justice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elyria, OH 44035 (Online Only)
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.
In our initial meeting, I try to understand whether I can be helpful, and if my skills fit your issues. I generally work towards appreciating the complicated nature of problems and the suffering that results. I may push you to develop some different ways of looking at--and solving-- your problems. As I get older I find that I'm more understanding and less quick to make judgments. I try to be what I value in a therapist--someone who has a good sense of the sorrows, joys and absurdities of life, and who still has a sense of hope.
In our initial meeting, I try to understand whether I can be helpful, and if my skills fit your issues. I generally work towards appreciating the complicated nature of problems and the suffering that results. I may push you to develop some different ways of looking at--and solving-- your problems. As I get older I find that I'm more understanding and less quick to make judgments. I try to be what I value in a therapist--someone who has a good sense of the sorrows, joys and absurdities of life, and who still has a sense of hope.
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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.
Dr. Somarriba is a clinical psychologist who is fluent in both English and Spanish. He received his doctoral degree in psychology, his master's degree in clinical psychology from Divine Mercy University and his bachelor's degree in international studies from American University. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in family medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center. He has experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings providing psychotherapy and psychological assessments for patients of all ages.
Dr. Somarriba is a clinical psychologist who is fluent in both English and Spanish. He received his doctoral degree in psychology, his master's degree in clinical psychology from Divine Mercy University and his bachelor's degree in international studies from American University. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in family medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center. He has experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings providing psychotherapy and psychological assessments for patients of all ages.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by addiction, struggling with dual-diagnosis, or battling substance abuse. You yearn for a life free from these burdens, where you can achieve mental clarity and emotional stability. Your goal is to regain control, find balance, and live a fulfilling life. You want a compassionate, experienced therapist who understands your struggles and can guide you through the complexities of recovery with empathy and expertise.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by addiction, struggling with dual-diagnosis, or battling substance abuse. You yearn for a life free from these burdens, where you can achieve mental clarity and emotional stability. Your goal is to regain control, find balance, and live a fulfilling life. You want a compassionate, experienced therapist who understands your struggles and can guide you through the complexities of recovery with empathy and expertise.
Michael Weatherford
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
Elyria, OH 44039
Dr. Weatherford (He/him) is a licensed professional counselor with five years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting with differing presenting concerns. He has specialized training in behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Weatherford primarily works with adolescents and adults (Ages 13-60) with a wide range of concerns. He has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with varying depression diagnoses, varying anxiety-related diagnoses, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and PTSD.
Dr. Weatherford (He/him) is a licensed professional counselor with five years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting with differing presenting concerns. He has specialized training in behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Weatherford primarily works with adolescents and adults (Ages 13-60) with a wide range of concerns. He has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with varying depression diagnoses, varying anxiety-related diagnoses, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and PTSD.
David Walters is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has been practicing since 2010. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology. He has completed advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Cleveland Center for Cognitive Therapy. David Walters utilizes a person-centered, strength-based approach to helping individuals to achieve their goals and live their lives to their fullest potential.
David Walters is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has been practicing since 2010. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology. He has completed advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Cleveland Center for Cognitive Therapy. David Walters utilizes a person-centered, strength-based approach to helping individuals to achieve their goals and live their lives to their fullest potential.
Jeffrey Smart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elyria, OH 44035 (Online Only)
Hi my name is Jeffrey Smart, I hope that you will find a safe and comfortable environment where you are able to be open, face your fears, and achieve your personal goals with support towards better health and wellness.
Hi my name is Jeffrey Smart, I hope that you will find a safe and comfortable environment where you are able to be open, face your fears, and achieve your personal goals with support towards better health and wellness.
More Therapists Nearby
Working with people to overcome their addictions, fears, and personal shortcomings has enabled me to help them achieve increased self-efficacy and tremendous personal growth. Therapy is not easy, but neither is life. I strive to help my clients realize that anything in this world worth having is worth earning. Are you ready to start your journey of self discovery today?
Working with people to overcome their addictions, fears, and personal shortcomings has enabled me to help them achieve increased self-efficacy and tremendous personal growth. Therapy is not easy, but neither is life. I strive to help my clients realize that anything in this world worth having is worth earning. Are you ready to start your journey of self discovery today?
Seth F Nieding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, LICDC
Verified Verified
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Many patients can effectively overcome symptoms without medication. The mission of Nieding Therapy is: (1) to work with you in order for you to obtain the skills necessary to be able to take control over your thoughts, emotions, and behavior, to learn the skills necessary to overcome your life dominating problems, to improve relationships, and (2) to discover your unique gifts/strengths which you can utilize in your daily life. To schedule an initial consultation call Colleen, office manager, direct at 440-748-1207 or email niedingtherapy@gmail.com Day and Saturday appointments.
Many patients can effectively overcome symptoms without medication. The mission of Nieding Therapy is: (1) to work with you in order for you to obtain the skills necessary to be able to take control over your thoughts, emotions, and behavior, to learn the skills necessary to overcome your life dominating problems, to improve relationships, and (2) to discover your unique gifts/strengths which you can utilize in your daily life. To schedule an initial consultation call Colleen, office manager, direct at 440-748-1207 or email niedingtherapy@gmail.com Day and Saturday appointments.
David deBardelaben-Phillips
CCEP, MEd, BBA, RM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
We all need support at different times in life. Many clients seek help when their current way of dealing with life's challenges no longer works. With a caring, non-judgmental & solution-focused approach, we will explore your issues, concerns and challenges in a safe environment. The most effective way to create change is to uncover root causes & start the healing from the deepest emotional level. Somatics and energy work offer a holistic solution encompassing body, mind, spirit, will & emotions. We combine the Core Energetics evolutionary process with Reiki energy treatments and coaching to help create a balance for clients.
We all need support at different times in life. Many clients seek help when their current way of dealing with life's challenges no longer works. With a caring, non-judgmental & solution-focused approach, we will explore your issues, concerns and challenges in a safe environment. The most effective way to create change is to uncover root causes & start the healing from the deepest emotional level. Somatics and energy work offer a holistic solution encompassing body, mind, spirit, will & emotions. We combine the Core Energetics evolutionary process with Reiki energy treatments and coaching to help create a balance for clients.
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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.