With more than 30 years of experience, Kristina has built her career on advocating for those without a voice. Her passion for delivering compassionate, effective care has defined every chapter of her professional journey.
Before joining Mark Behavioral Health as Executive Clinical Director, Kristina served as Executive Vice President of Clinical and Operational Services for one of the largest behavioral health treatment collectives in the Southeast. In that role, she led multidisciplinary teams, enhanced program outcomes, and helped scale operations across multiple facilities.
Throughout her career, Kristina has worn many hats—child advocate, family interventionist, vocational liaison, EMDR specialist, addiction therapist, and program developer. Her hands-on clinical experience laid the foundation for her evolution into leadership, where she continues to champion evidence-based practices, strategic clinical innovation, and strong team development. Her approach balances high-quality client care with sustainable organizational growth.
Kristina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida and a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Master’s Level Certified Addiction Counselor (MAC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor (QS) in the state of Florida for those pursuing licensure in mental health counseling.
Known for her vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to client outcomes, Kristina brings both heart and expertise to every aspect of care at MARK Behavioral Health.
