Christina Santaspirt
Bio
Christina Santaspirt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with over 20 years of experience providing clinical services to children, families, older adults, and individuals across diverse practice settings. She currently serves as a Clinical Social Worker specializing in geriatrics, where she provides comprehensive assessments, individual therapy, and family therapy. In her clinical practice, Christina integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in navigating life transitions, mental health challenges, and complex family dynamics.
Throughout her career, Christina has worked with children and families in residential and in-home settings throughout New Jersey, providing assessment, individual, and group therapy services to at-risk youth and their families. Her clinical experiences have shaped her commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approaches that promote resilience and meaningful change across the lifespan.
Christina earned her Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University through the five-year accelerated program. In addition to her clinical practice, she contributes to social work education at Rutgers University, where she serves as a Field Liaison, Adjunct Professor, and Field Supervisor. Through her academic and supervisory roles, Christina supports the development of emerging social work professionals and promotes the integration of evidence-informed practice, ethical decision-making, and clinical skill development.
As a Doctor of Social Work student, Christina is interested in advancing clinical social work practice through the continued exploration of effective interventions, practice-based evidence, and the connection between social work education and applied clinical practice. She is committed to strengthening the profession by supporting innovative approaches to care and preparing future social workers to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Outside of her professional roles, Christina enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, attending concerts, and traveling.