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Therapist in Beachwood, Ohio James Polzner, Therapist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 18-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

James Polzner, Therapist

James Polzner, MSSA, LISW

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Hallucinations
Panic attacks
Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
Personality disorders
Psychosis/issues with reality
Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
Stress management
Unusual thoughts or beliefs
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James R. Polzner is an LISW in the State of Ohio. He has 38 years of experience providing mental health care throughout Northeast Ohio. He began his career in the Psychiatric Emergency Room at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland. He then became the Emergency Services Program Director for the Mental Health system in Medina County, where he worked for 15 years. He served as Director of Social Work at Windsor Hospital in Chagrin Falls. He later provided out-patient therapy at Psychological Behavioral Consultants in North Olmsted and is currently an out-patient therapist at Lifestance Health in Beachwood. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University and graduated from Case Western Reserve University’s School of Applied Social Sciences in 1984. Jim has experience working with psychiatric emergencies and suicidal clients. He has worked with anxiety and depressive disorders. He also enjoys working with the Severely Mentally Disabled population and Personality Disorders.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Hallucinations
  • Panic attacks
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • Stress management
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Caregiving
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University

FAQs

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Mr. Polzner is a truly caring professional, and has been extremely easy to talk to. His approach is warm and honest and he has increased my comfort level by being a rock which I can trust. Intelligent and savvy, it is my belief that he could be effective with anyone in need of some talk time. He has my trust.
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Roll O.

Jul 24, 2026
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James Polzner is an excellent counselor. He was very professional and attentive. I feel that he shows a lot of compassion and concern while listening and allowing me to express my thoughts with empathy.
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Apr 09, 2026
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Great place to go and easy zoom for distant health care
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Dec 13, 2025
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5/5 easy booking hardest part is showing up
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Nov 29, 2024
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