Therapist in Brecksville, Ohio Christine Dessoffy, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Christine Dessoffy, MS, LPCC-S, LICDC
Christine Dessoffy is a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervisory designation and an independent chemical dependency counselor. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience including senior clinical director positions at community mental health centers. She also served as division manager for the Cuyahoga County Department of Justice Affairs. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Kent State University. She sees adolescents and adults, specializing in treatment of anxiety, depression and substance abuse disorders. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat trauma, stress and interpersonal related issues. She uses a skills based, solution focused treatment strategy to improve problem solving and communication skills with couples.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health (OhioRISE)-Medicaid
- Aetna-Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicaid
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicare
- Caresource
- Caresource-Medicaid
- Caresource-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Cleveland Clinic-Specialty Agreement
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicaid
- Humana-Medicare
- Magellan
- Magellan-EAP
- Magellan-Medicare
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare-Medicaid
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- OhioHealthy-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-EAP
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Paramount
- Paramount-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Summacare
- Summacare-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- UH Hospital
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- EMDR
- Exposure Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Kent State University
Professional
Kent, OH, US
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Kent State University
Professional
Kent, OH, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Christine Dessoffy. You can also call 440-869-0660 to have someone assist you.
Christine Dessoffy generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 440-869-0660 to find out Christine Dessoffy's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Christine Dessoffy:
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health (OhioRISE)-Medicaid
- Aetna-Medicare
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicaid
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicare
- Caresource
- Caresource-Medicaid
- Caresource-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Cleveland Clinic-Specialty Agreement
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicaid
- Humana-Medicare
- Magellan
- Magellan-EAP
- Magellan-Medicare
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Molina Healthcare-Medicaid
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- OhioHealthy-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-EAP
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Paramount
- Paramount-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Summacare
- Summacare-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- UH Hospital
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 440-869-0660 to see how we can help.
Christine Dessoffy is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Christine Dessoffy works at:
Yes, Christine Dessoffy does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Christine Dessoffy is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: