Medical Reviewer
Christina Kayanan, LMFT, LAADC
Clinical Director, Mental Health Services — SILC Health
Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at SILC Health. California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who also holds the Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) credential, with more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health; clinical specialties include DBT, CBT, EMDR, crisis care, and high-acuity stabilization. Editorial reviewer for SILC Health's mental health content.
About Christina
Driven by a deep commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care, Christina Kayanan serves as the Clinical Director of Mental Health Services for SILC Health. In this role, she oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of mental health programming designed to support individuals facing a wide range of behavioral health challenges.
Christina is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who also holds the Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) credential, with more than 15 years of experience in behavioral health.
A graduate of National University, Christina has built a career that spans direct clinical care and executive leadership, including oversight of multi-state residential treatment operations and building programs, licensing, and compliance infrastructure from the ground up. Her clinical specialties include DBT, CBT, EMDR, crisis care, and high-acuity stabilization.
Her philosophy is strength-based: every person brings inherent resilience to recovery, and the role of treatment is to build on it. She is dedicated to creating therapeutic communities where clients feel safe, supported, and empowered to achieve lasting wellness.
Christina's clinical expertise has been featured in national outlets including Verywell Mind and Advnture, where she has spoken on topics such as imposter syndrome and seasonal affective disorder.