Profile

Christina has over 15 fifteen years of clinical experience. She completed her PhD in Social Work through Memorial University, NL- focusing on trauma and grief. Prior to this she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work from McMaster University; and her Masters of Social Work from Dalhousie University, NS.

Christina has practiced as a medical social worker in the emergency departments of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS); in critical care at the regional trauma centre (HHS), and in the surgical program at the Juravinski Hospital (HHS). Prior to this she worked in community and hospital based mental health programs with the Canadian Mental Health Association and the former Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital. In these varied settings Christina has worked with children, youth, adults, couples and families with complex needs.

Since 2009 Christina has practiced privately with individuals and families who have been effected by motor vehicle accidents, injury, loss and bereavement. She is the co-owner and Director of Social Work Solutions Canada. In this role Christina is a consulting supervisor to five practicing clinicians.

Throughout her practice experience Christina has welcomed opportunities to provide education and clinical training to new and seasoned social workers. Additionally, she has conducted qualitative research and has been published on several occasions. Christina also serves on the board of the OASW as Regional Director for Hamilton-Niagara.

Credentials

Regulated Health Care professional in good standing.

Has been practicing since 1998

Language(s)

English

Treatments

Will perform in home treatment.

I treat the following age groups: Minor (under 18), Adult (18-64), Senior (65+)

I treat the following injuries: Emotional Trauma, Fatality

Region(s) of service

Hamilton, Halton and Brant, Niagara Falls and Wine Country

I have worked with the following lawyers:

Darcy Merkur