Christina completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology from McGill University and her Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Victoria. She is currently completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria while based in Vancouver, BC. Christina has established herself as a prominent researcher, supervised therapist, and dynamic speaker who specializes in mental health, wellbeing, and emotion regulation.

Christina’s research focuses on understanding why some people engage in high-risk behaviors, including substance abuse, self-injury, and disordered eating. She is particularly interested in how difficulties with emotion regulation, self-criticism, and impulsivity influence the onset and persistence of these behaviors. Her research accomplishments have been recognized by several federal scholarships and prestigious awards, such as the IODE War Memorial Scholarship. Christina has contributed significantly to the academic community, publishing her research in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals, co-authoring chapters for esteemed publishers like the Oxford University Press and Academic Press, and writing original articles for various mental health blogs. She has also delivered over 40 presentations at national and international conferences, showcasing her research on high-risk behaviors and emotion regulation. She was featured on the Psychology of Self-Injury Podcast, where she discussed her research and its real-world implications. 

In addition to her research contributions, Christina has been invited to deliver lectures on mental health for undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, and McGill University. She has also delivered talks on these topics in the community, including to corporate employees, non-profit organizations, and local high school students. Furthermore, she developed and taught an original undergraduate course on mental health and well-being at the University of Victoria, demonstrating her commitment to making complex topics accessible and impactful.

With aspirations to become a professor at a post-secondary institution, Christina is passionate about educating others and sharing her research in ways that resonate with audiences. Her expertise and dedication to mental health make her a compelling speaker and advocate for positive change in our understanding of mental health and well-being. When Christina is not working, you can find her reading a book, playing guitar, and exploring beautiful British Columbia.