Discover a Path to Wellbeing
As a licensed therapist, I bring a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered approach to my work. With a strong background in serving diverse populations, I have experience supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges including homelessness, mental health and substance use (dual diagnosis), and the unique stressors faced by college students. My clinical work has been shaped by years of direct service in community-based settings, shelters, and college counseling centers. Throughout all of these unique populations I have found that people can build resilience, heal, and work towards their goals.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start? You’re not alone. Together, we can work toward clarity, healing, and change. I use an eclectic approach when working with clients to help address the complexities that life contains. While I tend to utilize an approach that focuses on CBT and DBT, my clinical scope is flexible.
I understand how daunting the journey towards wellness can be. By working together, my hope is to provide you with the tools necessary to make that path more clear. The most important thing to me for this work and during the therapeutic process is to provide an environment of safety, compassion and also a little humor for those I work with.
At this time, I accept most major insurance plans and am able to offer a hybrid meeting platform to best accommodate your schedule.
Areas of clinical focus
Anxiety
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Coping Skills
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Men’s Issues
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Psychosis
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Use
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Sexuality
Bisexual
LGBTQ+
Explore what option is right for you
Individual Counseling
Individual therapy is a confidential process where you will work directly with myself to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The goal is to help you better understand yourself, address challenges, develop coping skills, and promote emotional well-being. Sessions are tailored to each person’s unique needs and can focus on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, or personal growth.
Couples Counseling
A hybrid approach to therapy combines both in-person and online sessions to offer greater flexibility and accessibility for clients. This model allows individuals to choose the format that best fits their schedule, comfort level, and personal circumstances—meeting in person when face-to-face connection feels most beneficial and online when convenience or distance is a priority. By blending these options, we can better accommodate your changing needs while maintaining consistency, privacy, and the quality of care.
Hybrid Meeting Capability
Couples counseling—also known as marriage or relationship therapy—is a form of therapy that helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their relationship. Couples work together to better understand each other’s perspectives, address recurring issues, and build healthier patterns of interaction. The goal is to foster mutual respect, emotional connection, and lasting relationship satisfaction.
Schedule an intake with me
Taking the first step towards a healthier you has never been easier. Schedule your appointment today and begin your journey to feeling your best with our compassionate and experienced therapists by your side. Please feel free to contact me directly at dwakeleelpc@proton.me or at 440-210-9014 to inquire about further information.
About Me
Welcome! I’m David Wakelee, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals find balance, healing, and growth in their lives. I have worked throughout the Greater Cleveland Area engaged in non-profit work, assisting the homeless, and worked with Cleveland State Universities Counseling centers. My passion is to help people develop deeper and healthier insight and to navigate life’s challenges. Together, I am confident that we can develop strategies to best help you feel better now and for the future.
