Christina worked as a clinical therapist at Jewish Family Services in Asheville before joining CooperRiis. As a licensed clinical social worker for over 20 years, she worked primarily with older adults and their families and adults living with mental illness in community settings, providing management and therapy. Christina also developed and managed programs that provided outreach and education on many topics, facilitated and oversaw support groups, and supervised staff.
“From day one, it became apparent that CooperRiis is a special place with a culture that exudes acceptance and love. The strong dedication to supporting residents in their healing journeys and doing this with authenticity and integrity is inspiring. Residents come from far and wide and are amazing people. There is fun when appropriate and hard work when applicable. I feel fortunate to be part of the CooperRiis Recovery team“.
Christina earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is originally from West Virginia and loves to go there to visit family. She and her husband spent ten months in New Zealand before settling permanently in Asheville, NC.
Christina is married to a social worker who left the field to pursue other professional interests. Together, they have three children, a husky, two cats, two fish, an Airbnb, and a house that constantly requires attention. In her little spare time, she loves yard work, hiking, running, swimming, reading, puzzling, laughing, and spending time with family and friends.
