LPC-S, SEP, founder of Palo Santo Therapy, believes deeply in the innate wisdom of the body and soul to heal from trauma. She is dedicated to helping others live out their lives with the greater ability to be fully present to themselves and the world around them. Furthermore, increasing their capacity to live presently in the joy that exists in their lives, rather than being overcome by its struggles.

Christina has extensive training in the physiology and neurobiology of trauma. As a Somatic and Attachment-Based Psychotherapist, Christina works to heal developmental trauma and the shame that often accompanies it. She has extensive experience in childhood physical, sexual and emotional abuse, attachment trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, combat trauma, addiction, and shame resiliency. Christina has worked in both in-patient and outpatient facilities, domestic violence/sexual assault shelters, and community mental health.

Christina is also trained in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy through MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies) and provides Psychedelic Integration therapy. Christina is passionate about making this work available to her community and the heartland region via research and upon FDA approval.