Dr. Christina Zampitella

Christina Zampitella Psy.D., FT is a licensed clinical psychologist, Fellow of Thanatology, and founder of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy. She often works as an adjunct professor and professional speaker and especially enjoys training emerging mental health professionals.

Dr. Zampitella is the host of her podcast, Phoenix Rising, with Dr. Z. She focuses her clinical practice, research, course development, and teaching on bereavement studies, nature-based therapy, and integrative psychology. She served as the chair of the Continuing Education Committee for several professional institutions and is an advisory board member of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. She is the former resident psychologist for Fox 5 News in San Diego and often appeared on NBC News. She has been featured in Elle Magazine, BuzzFeed, The Huff Post, New York Post, and several Delaware publications. Dr. Zampitella happily lives with her husband, three-bonus sons, and three cats in Delaware.