Christi Cessna

Meet Christi Cessna, MS

Christi Cessna is a seasoned executive with over two decades of expertise in behavioral healthcare. She is a proven leader known for her ability to build teams, streamline operations, and achieve targeted outcomes. Her extensive experience spans various stages of company growth, including the development and expansion of new and acquired programs, mergers and acquisitions, and the management of well-established initiatives.

As an executive leader, Christi has steered organizations towards incorporating best practices and innovative treatment approaches, establishing them as preferred treatment centers both nationally and internationally. She has contributed significantly to some of the behavioral health industry’s leading private programs and brands, making a critical impact on their success.

In her role as Chief Partnership Officer, Christi’s primary goal is to ensure optimal treatment outcomes for clients. This involves fostering partnerships within the clinical community to promote the most advanced and evidence-based treatment methods. Her focus is enhancing organizational adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the clients and clinical community through innovative and ethical practices.

Christi holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and has several years of experience as a practicing clinician before transitioning into business and operational roles. She is a certified DISC trainer and a national speaker on topics such as trauma-informed leadership, collaboration, behavioral health trends, and ethical business practices. Her commitment to providing excellent care is unwavering, and she collaborates exclusively with organizations that prioritize their mission.