Jennifer Giesel, MS, PsyD,
About Jennifer Giesel (She/Her)
Dr. Giesel is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case Western University Department of Pediatrics and holder of The Kimberly Vehovec Endowed Chair in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer. She completed her Pre and Post Doctoral Training at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital and Seidman Cancer Center specializing in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult oncology and chronic illness. She has led the effort in the development of physician wellness by initiating a curriculum-based program to address burnout in front line workers.
Dr Giesel developed curricula for Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and facilitated both for over a decade. Dr. Giesel is dual boarded in the treatment of pediatric and adult clients. She is certified in the treatment of Chemical Dependency Disorders, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, as well as a Certified Trauma Treatment Professional. Dr. Giesel is trained in EMDR, Biofeedback, Palliative/ End of Life Care and Polyvagal Therapy. Additional clinical areas of concentration and training: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Burnout in Frontline Workers, Forensic Psychology, Anxiety, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, chronic illness and pain as well as adjustment related concerns. She is a member of the Early Career Psychologist Committee for the State of Ohio, serves on the editorial board as a journal article reviewer for the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology.
Additionally, Dr. Giesel is a member of The International Psychology Committee and Ohio Psychological Association. Dr. Giesel has several peer reviewed publications in her specific areas of interest.
Dr. Giesel is currently accepting new clients.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Sexual trauma
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Medical/surgical evaluations
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Caresource
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Cleveland Clinic
- Curative
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Paramount
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Summacare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
- Walden University
- Northcentral University
- Notre Dame College of Ohio
Locations
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Questions About
Jennifer Giesel
Please call us at 216-831-6611 to schedule an appointment with Jennifer Giesel.
Jennifer Giesel generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 216-831-6611 to find out Jennifer Giesel'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 Jennifer Giesel:
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Caresource
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Cleveland Clinic
- Curative
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Paramount
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Summacare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 216-831-6611 to see how we can help.
Jennifer Giesel is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Jennifer Giesel works at:
Yes, Jennifer Giesel does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Jennifer Giesel is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.