Despina Hangemanole, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Despina Hangemanole

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Psychological Trauma

Anxiety

Foster Care Counseling

Suicidal Tendencies

Counselling For First Responders

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Despina Hangemanole

Despina Debbie Hangemanole, LICSW, MAC, is a licensed independent clinical social worker and master addiction counselor with more than 15 years of experience specializing in addiction treatment and recovery. She works with adults facing substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and suicidality. Debbie integrates evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing, tailoring treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each client. Currently, she provides care at an outpatient addiction clinic within a military hospital, serving active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Debbie's style is compassionate, collaborative, and advocacy-driven. She is deeply committed to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, drawing on both her professional expertise and personal understanding of the challenges of recovery. She fosters a safe, respectful space for clients from all walks of life, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and veteran communities. Outside of work, Debbie enjoys playing soccer, reading, and spending time with loved ones.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Mental Health Problem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

NPI number

1609190727

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What practice does Despina Hangemanole work with?

Despina Hangemanole works with Brightside Health.

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