Christina began her journey with Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc. in March of 2006. As a Child Development Specialist and Family Therapist, Christina provides an array of services including relationship-based DIR/Floortime consultation, social-emotional assessment and treatment, family counseling, and behavioral support. Prior to PCDA, Christina was a staff counselor at a community-based agency and specialized in supporting children, adolescents and families to recognize their unique strengths through art and play. Additionally, she served as the Head Teacher at Humboldt State University's Child Development Laboratory where she guided the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and teacher training.
Christina has a Master of Arts degree in Marital and Family Therapy with an emphasis in family systems, cultural diversity, and children in therapy from Pacific Oaks College. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development with an emphasis in family studies and early education from Humboldt State University. Christina is a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. She provides therapeutic services under the clinical supervision of George Holbrook, LMFT.