is a clinical psychologist, #1 bestselling author, speaker and thought leader in the areas of women’s & maternal mental health, grief/loss/trauma, motherhood & self-worth, & breast cancer.

In July 2019, Christina was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and the BRCA1 genetic mutation & has shared her raw & real “Breast Cancer Warrior” journey here & social media. Dr. Christi won an “Independent Publisher’s Book Award” for her memoir, This is How We Grow,” was named “Most Inspirational Women’s Health Professional” 2018 & 2019, and won “Best in Show: Blog” in the 2020 WEGO Health Awards for her patient advocacy work.

A wife of 27 years and mom of six children, ages 26 to 14, Christina was deeply honored to be awarded Mother of The Year, AZ 2018.