Christina Gherman

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6+ years of behavioral health experience, including clinical quality auditing, documentation compliance, utilization review, medical necessity assessment, and clinician performance improvement.

Former Clinical Lead

Therapist with experience auditing clinical records, identifying recurring deficiencies, delivering corrective feedback, and tracking resolution of documentation issues. Combines direct clinical expertise in mental health and substance use treatment with leadership, training, and measurement-based care.

Clinical Therapist - Lyra Health - Remote

(2022-10)

• Deliver evidence-based virtual behavioral health treatment using CBT and measurement-based care to support measurable treatment goals and client outcomes.
• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and professional standards.
• Use clinical outcome measures and client progress data to evaluate treatment effectiveness and guide adjustments to care.
• Maintain consistent clinical performance and quality standards in a remote, outcomes-focused care model.

Founder & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Cove Wellness Collective - Remote, California

(2026)

• Founded a virtual behavioral health practice and established clinical documentation, intake, and treatment-planning workflows.
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy while developing clinical operations, quality standards, and practice procedures.
• Leading associate clinician recruitment and planning onboarding processes as the practice expands.

Clinical Lead Therapist - OC Revive - Lake Forest, CA

(2019-10 - 2022-10)

• Conducted clinical chart audits and quality assurance reviews, evaluating progress notes, treatment plans, documentation completeness, medical necessity, and adherence to clinical standards.
• Identified documentation deficiencies and recurring audit trends across clinicians; tracked findings, communicated required corrections, and followed up to verify issues were resolved.
• Provided corrective feedback, individual coaching, and training to improve documentation quality, clinician accountability, and compliance with treatment standards.
• Participated in utilization review and insurance authorization processes, reviewing medical necessity and supporting continued-care requests with appropriate clinical documentation.
• Led clinical program operations and supported therapists and staff through case consultation, onboarding, performance management, and crisis guidance.
• Provided direct individual, group, and family treatment for mental health and substance use concerns, strengthening clinical judgment in complex behavioral health cases.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist - Psyche & Soma Psychotherapy - Fullerton, CA

(2019-03 - 2019-09)

• Provided outpatient therapy, assessments, treatment planning, and accurate clinical documentation for adults and couples.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist - La Vida Counseling - Santa Ana, CA

(2019-03 - 2019-10)

• Provided trauma-informed behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults; maintained treatment plans and progress documentation.

Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee - Turning Point Center for Families - Costa Mesa, CA

(2018-01 - 2019-02)

• Provided clinic-, school-, and community-based care; supported assessment, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and clinical documentation.

Assistant Store Manager - Victoria’s Secret - Costa Mesa, CA

(2015-10 - 2018-01)

Led a flagship retail team of 100+ employees and 20 direct reports; coached leaders, managed performance, and used operational metrics to improve results.

Store Manager - Swatch Group - Costa Mesa, CA

(2014 - 2015-10)

Managed operations, hiring, training, staff performance, and policy compliance.

Sales Executive / Manager - Macy’s - Mission Viejo, CA

(2012 - 2014)

Managed teams, conducted performance evaluations, and developed emerging leaders.

Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy - Hope International University (2018)