About Dr. Charles Waehler

Charlie Waehler is a licensed psychologist in Ohio. He is board certified as a Counseling Psychologist which is a sub-speciality in professional psychology that focuses on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span. The specialty pays particular attention to emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental, and organizational concerns and adjustment. Charlie founded Retire Wisely to bring his vast knowledge of human nature, work, and change, as well as his personal experience with his own retirement from academia in 2024 to help individuals and groups bring about their best retirements quicker and with greater consistency. 

Dr. Waehler joined the graduate faculty at The University of Akron in 1989 after receiving his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and his M.Ed. from Plymouth State College (NH).  As a full time faculty member he spent 35 years performing a variety of roles including teacher, supervisor, mentor, advisor, scholar, and scientific researcher.  He has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as two books including “What Do I Say? The Therapist’s Guide to Answering Client Questions” (Edelstein & Waehler) and “Bachelors: The Psychology of Men Who Haven’t Married” (Waehler).  

Throughout his tenure at The University of Akron, Dr. Waehler also provided psychological services to individuals and families, primarily through the Cornerstone Psychological Services in  Medina, Ohio. He also presented programs, workshops, and conferences nationally. He currently has an appointment as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine, at the Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Engaging in his fulfilling career, Dr. Waehler had little time or interest in considering his own retirement, but as more of his clients and peers were transitioning into this life phase, Dr. Waehler began a concentrated review of the retirement process with all its challenges and opportunities. He brings this book-learning, along with his personal experiences, and wisdom gained from working with other people facing retirement to aid people in their own journey from work success to retirement success!