Christie Dooley, M.A., LMFT

Christie began working in the field of Substance Abuse and co-occurring disorders in 2015 while in Grad School.  Christie became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in 2021.  Christie has a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and a master’s degree in psychology.  She has worked in both private practice and treatment facility settings offering CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic approaches to individuals, groups, couples, and families. Christie is also certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) to help clients suffering with PTSD.  Christie is passionate about helping individuals,  struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders because, “I’ve learned sometimes we must experience discomfort to meet growth. And if me and my team at Forward can provide a safe space that supports personal growth and wellbeing, then it’s my honor to be a part of the journey”.