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About Christine:

Education

  • MA, Counseling Psychology, Western Michigan University

  • BS, Psychology, Sociology, Western Michigan University

  • BM, Vocal Music, Millikin University

Affiliations

  • Owner, Christine Dievendorf Weiss, PLLC (2018-present)

  • Therapist, Child & Family Psychological Services (2009-2018)

  • Family Advocate/Therapist, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (2009-present)

  • Intensive Home-Based Therapist, Family & Children Services (2008-2009)

  • Crisis Clinician, Mobile Crisis Response (2008-2011)

  • Pediatric Psychology Intern, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies (2008)

  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Psychosocial Assessment Intern, Bronson Healthcare Group (2008)

  • Crisis Call Center Shift Team Leader, Gryphon Place (2004-2008)

  • Music Teacher, Choral Director, Professional Musician (1996-2008)

Associations/Activities

  • American Psychological Association

  • APA Division 7, Developmental Psychology

  • APA Division 53, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

  • International Association for Play Therapy

  • Family Advocacy Outreach Network, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

  • International Association of Trauma Professionals

More about Christine

Christine has been working in mental health and wellness for 20 years. Before she was a therapist, she was a professional musician and music teacher, and then Mom to three (now grown) children. Christine loves traveling, Tchaikovsky, books with plot twists, and WMU Bronco Hockey. She believes everyone can learn a little something from Star Wars and no one is ever too old for Legos.

Services

  • ADHD/ADD and Executive Functioning (all ages)

  • Adoption/Foster Care

  • Animal Assisted Interventions (Therapy Dog)

  • Anxiety

  • Children and Chronic or Terminal Illness (self or family)

  • Depression

  • Divorce and Blended Family Issues

  • Grief/Loss

  • Human Trafficking Survivors

  • Life Transitions/Adjustments

  • Parenting Skills and Concerns

  • Pregnancy and Perinatal Mood Disorders

  • Parent/Child Relationship Issues

  • Self-Esteem

  • Sexual Assault and Abuse

  • Spiritual Issues

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Women’s Issues

Payment/Insurance information

Cash, credit/debit cards, and checks are accepted. Copays and deductible payments are due at the time of service. Insurance plans accepted are listed below. Please verify your coverage for outpatient mental health visits prior to your first appointment.

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  • Aetna

  • Anthem

  • ASR Health Benefits

  • Behavioral Health Systems

  • Blue Care Network

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Cigna/Strategic Alliance

  • Cofinity

  • HealthScope

  • Magellan

  • MultiPlan

  • Optum

  • Priority Health

  • SmartHealth

  • United Medical Resources (UMR)

  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)

  • United Healthcare (UHC)

  • Others as available through Out of Network benefits or by special authorization

My Approach
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