Christopher Deussing

For over 20 years, Christopher Deussing has been dedicated to helping individuals navigate a wide spectrum of psychological challenges, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic illness, mood difficulties, psychosis, grief, relationship issues, addiction, and personality disorders. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist, he has honed his skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Contemporary Psychoanalysis, bringing a creative and compassionate approach to his work. Christopher employs a humanistic, action-oriented, and client-centered treatment philosophy, infused with lovingkindness to foster healing and growth. His expertise as a group facilitator enhances his ability to manage complex cases effectively, offering tailored case management to maximize treatment outcomes. Having received intensive training in DBT as part of the Belmont Center's DBT Team from 2010 to 2013, he has established himself as a founding partner and director of Philadelphia DBT Therapy & Wellness LLC. Christopher is an active member of Burning Man's Crisis Intervention Team, is currently completing a certification in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies at the California Institute for Integral Studies, and serves as a field instructor for Thomas Jefferson University's graduate school of psychology. He also provides independent consultation, training, and supervision services.