Find a Male Therapist in Cleveland, OH
Working with a therapist you feel comfortable opening up to is one of the most important parts of therapy. You’re more likely to share what you’re thinking and how you’re feeling with someone who makes you feel seen, heard, understood, and respected.
Maybe you’re a male who wants someone who understands the expectations and pressures of being a man. Perhaps you’re dealing with body image concerns, confidence issues, or performance anxiety. Maybe you just connect more with men. Or perhaps you have no preference at all and just want a therapist who helps you feel safe and supported. Whatever you're going through and whatever your preference, you deserve support that feels genuine, understanding, and tailored to you.
If you're looking for a male therapist in Cleveland, SG Therapy Group offers safe, supportive, and compassionate counseling with Max Schoen. Max helps teens, young adults, and adults better understand themselves, work through challenges, and build confidence in their ability to change.
Our Approach to Therapy in Cleveland
At SG Therapy Group, we believe effective therapy is about seeing you as a whole person, not a set of symptoms. We recognize that mental health doesn’t exist in isolation. Our relationships, upbringing, environment, experiences, and everyday pressures can all influence how we think, feel, and respond to challenges. This is why we don't approach therapy as though there’s a one-size-fits-all method.
Our male counselor in Cleveland, Max Schoen, has a philosophy centered on addressing each person’s needs and meeting them where they are in their journey. Rather than just focusing on what’s going wrong, he can help you recognize your existing strengths while developing new ways to manage difficult emotions, experiences, behaviors, and situations.
Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you've worked with male therapists before, Max will meet you where you are. His goal is to provide genuine support while gently challenging you to grow at a pace that feels manageable.
Meet Max Schoen, Our Male Counselor in Cleveland
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, body dysmorphia, neurodivergence, exercise addiction, sports performance, children, teens, and young adults
Approaches: CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, humanistic therapy, and strengths-based counseling
Services: Individual counseling, exercise addiction therapy, and sports psychology therapy
Location: Beachwood, Cleveland, OH and telehealth
1. Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Esteem
Anxiety and depression can affect everything from your relationships and motivation to how you see yourself. Max can help you recognize the thoughts, responses, and experiences contributing to these difficulties. As your male therapist in Ohio, Max can help you work toward:
Managing anxious thoughts and overwhelming emotions
Challenging harsh self-criticism and negative beliefs
Building confidence and stronger self-worth
As a psychotherapist in Cleveland, his goal is to support you in feeling more motivated, connected, and in control of your life.
What Can Our Male Therapist Help With?
People seek a male therapist in Cleveland, OH, for many reasons. You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong to benefit from therapy. Maybe you simply recognize that something in your life isn’t working the way you’d like. Max works with clients facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and personal issues, including:
3. Body Image, Exercise Addiction, and Sports Performance
The pressure to perform can take a toll on mental health, especially for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and high-achievers. Maybe you find your self-worth is tied to athletic achievements or you're criticizing your body despite everything it can do.
Max's background in collegiate and professional athletics makes him especially well-suited to helping people navigate these experiences. His work includes therapy for athletes, body dysmorphia, and exercise addiction therapy, with a particular understanding of the emotions, beliefs, and pressures driving unhealthy patterns.
As a sports performance therapist, Max can also help clients work through:
Performance anxiety and fear of failure
Perfectionism and unrealistic expectations
Difficulty separating identity from athletic achievement
Body image concerns and compulsive exercise
Stress related to competition, injury, or changing athletic goals
If you’re looking for a male therapist in Cleveland who understands the pressures of being an athlete, Max may be a great fit. His approach focuses on helping you develop resilience, manage pressure, and build a healthier relationship with performance.
2. Trauma and Difficult Life Experiences
Trauma can shape how safe you feel in your body and how you respond to the world. As a therapist trained in trauma-informed care and certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Max understands that difficult experiences can affect your confidence, emotions, relationships, and sense of safety long after they’ve occurred.
He’ll work collaboratively with you to understand these patterns without pushing you to revisit every painful experience you’ve had before you’re ready. Together, you can begin processing difficult emotions, developing healthier responses, and rebuilding safety in yourself again.
Why Choose SG Therapy Group?
At SG Therapy Group, we believe therapy should feel personal, intentional, and supportive from the very beginning. Here’s what sets us apart from other therapy practices:
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Rather than treating you as just another client or shuffling you from one therapist to another, our practice was founded on giving you the intentional, high-quality care you deserve. We thoughtfully match you with the therapist who feels like the best fit for you and always consider your needs, strengths, and goals to make therapy personalized and collaborative.
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All of our clinicians are committed to, and have experience with, specialized training. For those looking for a male therapist in Ohio, Max brings a combination of experience in trauma-informed training, school-based therapy, and an extensive athletic coaching background. This specialized training allows him to support clients with a variety of needs, especially performance pressure, body image, and self-esteem.
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Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you're unsure what to expect. Our Cleveland-area office offers a soothing, supportive setting where you can explore difficult experiences at your own pace.
Get Support From a Male Therapist in Cleveland, OH
If you live in the Cleveland area and are searching for a “male counselor near me,” SG Therapy Group’s Max Shoen can help. Our office, at 29525 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 130, Beachwood, OH 44122, is located along Chagrin Boulevard, near Lander Road. This location makes us easily accessible if you’re coming from the Pepper Pike/Beachwood area or surrounding areas of Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Chagrin Falls, and downtown Cleveland.
We’re a 30-minute drive from Cleveland on I-480 E or Kinsman Road, with plenty of parking nearby. If you’re coming via public transportation, we’re about a three-minute walk from the RTA 14-14A bus line toward Lander Circle.
For those looking for a male therapist in Ohio and who do not live nearby or have access to transportation, Max also offers online therapy throughout Ohio.
Still deciding whether working with a male therapist feels right? You can explore our guide on the benefits of seeing a male therapist.
If you’re interested in working with Max, request a complimentary consultation today and discover how working with a male therapist in Cleveland, OH, can support your mental health and personal growth.