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Dr. Christopher Amato

(He, Him.)
LPCC-S

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress, and Substance Use / Addiction

Great to meet you!

Hello, I Have been in mental health since 1990. I have 4 degrees and 4 advanced certifications in the field. I value education and life-long learning very much. I specialize in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy, which deals with both the conscious and unconscious mind. It is common for patients to bring in their dreams which we analyze together. It is important for me to create an environment which encourages self-discovery and meaning.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I try to meet every person where they are at. I am non-judgmental and I encourage each person to grow in their own unique process. I speak as much or as little as is needed. Every patient gets a unique, custom experience with me. No two people are alike. I am easy to talk to and I accompany each person as they develop into their true and unique self.

What you can expect from our first session

I create an environment that has no preconceived expectations of what the therapy should look or be like. The patient guides what directions we go in and how we address whatever comes up or develops. People in therapy have a right to be truly heard and understood. If that is what you are looking for in a therapist, then I am your clinician.


Christopher's style is

Inquisitive
Open-minded
Warm

Insurance carriers Christopher accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Cigna
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Christopher

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at The Union Institute
License type: LPCC-S (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor) (Ohio)
Gender: Cisgender Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Family Issues, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Psychoanalytic, Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Brief Dynamic, Transpersonal, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Jungian

Location

24100 Chagrin Boulevard Ste 370
Beachwood, OH 44122