Meet our Dedicated Team
Christina is a licensed counselor (LPC) who specializes in co-occurring disorders, perinatal mental health and family interventions. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a certified ARISE Interventionist. Her graduate studies were completed at Rosemont College where she obtained a degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in addictions. Christina has experience working in both the inpatient and outpatient settings in for-profit and nonprofit organizations in senior leadership roles. When she is not spending time with her family, she volunteers her time in her community. She is passionate about training and providing clinical supervision to clinicians who are working towards licensure.
“I founded Root to Recovery LLC because I have a personal passion for helping those in my community. I believe every individual deserves the ability to receive quality care. Every individual’s story is unique, and it is important to work with someone who is willing to patiently walk through the journey with you.” – Christina
QUOTE: “Fortunate are the people whose roots are deep.” – Agnes Meyer Driscoll
VACATION: Exploring National Parks
PART OF MY JOB: Watching families reconnect
The last few years have been a doozy and I’m here to say that there is hope. As a licensed clinical social worker, I practice from an empathetic, solution-focused, humanistic approach. My 13+ years of experience have taught me that therapy needs to be as unique as the person in front of me. I love working with children, teens, young adults, families, and groups. My training in ESFT aligns with my passion that everyone has inherent strengths and a deep resiliency. I utilize CBT techniques, play therapy interventions, mindfulness, and trauma-focused approaches.
“I am committed to creating a welcoming and shame-free space. I am passionate about helping you participate in healthy relationships, own your feelings, and communicate your needs in a meaningful way. I’m ready to partner with you to improve your day-to-day in a tangible way.” – Kaitlin
QUOTE: “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”- A. A. Milne
MOVIE: 90’s Thrillers and The Avengers series
PART OF MY JOB: Sitting along someone as they have an ‘ah-ha’ or ‘hmm..’ moment
I am a licensed professional counselor in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I graduated from Drexel University with my bachelors in Psychology in 2013 and Rider University with my masters in Mental Health Counseling in 2017. I have experienced training in trauma informed care, family systems therapy (ESFT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). I have 10 plus years of experience working in hospital, residential and outpatient settings with populations varying from children to late adults with mental health and substance abuse issues.
“My goal as a clinician is to help my patients be the best person they can be by navigating through life stressors within their control.” – Joseph
QUOTE: “Even in our darkest hour, we must never despair.”- Harry Vardon
HOBBIES: Drawing
PART OF MY JOB: Helping people make good choices and inspiring hope in their lives
Kirstin is a graduate of Kutztown University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in counseling. Kirstin specializes in working with children and adolescents as well as individuals and families. Her expertise comes from working with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings over the past ten years. This includes residential treatment centers with juveniles, a mental health and drug and alcohol center with adolescents and adults, in suburban elementary schools and an alternative middle/high school in the city, in-home services with families, and a boys a girls club in the city with school aged youth. Kirstin is caring, compassionate and empathetic and this shows in her person-centered approach and using a more holistic approach to counseling. Kirstin loves to incorporate art and play into sessions with youth. Kirstin is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others in a respectful, non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging environment. Kirstin is committed to building a relationship where the person feels safe and comfortable to discuss their feelings and what they want from the counseling experience. Kirstin focuses on the person’s strengths and abilities and involves the person in the therapeutic process.
In her free time, Kirstin loves photography and music and enjoys all things related to nature and the outdoors, including hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking, paddle boarding, geocaching and urban exploring especially with her son.
QUOTE: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” -Frederick Douglass
Mackenzie is a counseling intern at Root to Recovery, LLC. She is currently completing her studies at Gwynedd Mercy university for a master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling and working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Southern New Hampshire University. She is passionate about Perinatal mental health and helping others in her community.
In Mackenzie’s free time she enjoys volunteering for girl scouts. She also enjoys meditating, running, ultimate frisbee and art.
QUOTE: “You can’t always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you keep moving, you will come to a better place.”-Iroh ATLA
Lindsey is an associate counselor at Root to Recovery, LLC working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Slippery Rock University. Lindsey completed her graduate studies at Delaware Valley University graduating with her master’s in counseling psychology. Lindsey enjoys working with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety and depression and women struggling with perinatal mental health concerns. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, integrated with strength-based, person-centered, and compassion-focused therapy.
QUOTE: “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ― Winnie the Pooh
MOVIE: Anything with Adam Sandler
SPORT: College Football
VACATION: Disney
PART OF MY JOB: Working alongside my wife
Interested in joining our team? Email your resume and interest to [email protected].
“Christina was my supervisor as a -just out of grad school- drug and alcohol therapist and she played such a huge role in my development as a clinical therapist. She truly listens, meets you where you are at, identifies your strengths and challenges you to take risks on things you might be holding back from. Her therapeutic interventions are engaging, insightful and really help evoke change within clients. I am so grateful to have learned from her and to have her as a support in my life! If you want to see change in your life, want someone who listens, cares and will challenge you, she is right for you!”
“Christina is an excellent therapist that I would trust with any of my family or close friends. She is compassionate and caring, but will also set obtainable goals in sessions that help clients feel accomplished.”
“Christina and her team provide excellent therapeutic care and are amazing in communicating about shared clients. I consistently recommend them to my patients :)”
“Christina is a highly skilled clinician. She is client-centered and attuned to the needs of her clients. I’ve had the pleasure of being her colleague and witnessed her expertise first-hand. I highly recommend!”
