Christi Myers
Associate Professor of Counseling
Biography
Dr. Christi Myers, LPC, LCDC, has over twenty years of experience in community mental health and education, working across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. Prior to joining Concordia University Irvine, she directed multiple community mental health initiatives focused on delivering accessible bilingual counseling services to individuals and families across diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Myers specializes in co-occurring psychological and substance use disorder (COPSD) treatment for individuals, couples, and families. Her research interests include cross-cultural counseling, resiliency, and post-traumatic growth.
She and her husband—a Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army—reside in Texas. Outside of academia, she is passionate about trail ultrarunning and rescue dogs.
Education
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision — St. Mary’s University, San Antonio
- M.A., Counseling Psychology — Alliant International University, Mexico City
- B.A., Humanities — University of Greenwich, London
Courses Taught
- COUN 600: Personal Development Skills Process Group / TI Orientation
- COUN 602: Theories of Counseling
- COUN 605: Legal, Ethical & Professional Issues
- COUN 607: Social & Cultural Foundations
- COUN 609: Assessment: Theory & Practice
- COUN 611: Crisis & Trauma Foundations
- COUN 614: Research Methods & Practice
- COUN 623: Foundations of Marriage & Family Counseling
- COUN 640–642: Supervised Practicum & Internships
- CES 772–773A: Research Seminars II & III
- CES 707: Advanced Multicultural Issues in Counseling
Work Experience
- Core Faculty, Townsend Institute, Concordia University Irvine (2021–present)
- Adjunct Faculty, Counseling & Human Services — St. Mary’s University (2018–2021)
- Core Faculty, Human Services & Addiction Counseling — San Antonio College (2017–2021)
- Teaching/Research Assistant — St. Mary’s University (2014–2017)
- Research Assistant — Alliant International University Mexico City (2013–2014)
- Undergraduate Instructor — Universidad de Londres, Mexico City (2013–2014)
Professional Counseling Experience
- Director of Counseling — Bexar Behavioral Health Center (2020–2021)
- Counselor, LPC — Alpha Home Residential Treatment Center (2015–2017)
- Counselor, LPC-Intern — Volunteers of America (2014–2015)
- Counselor, LPC-Intern — Family Life Center (2014–2015)
- Counseling Intern — The California Clinic, Mexico City (2013–2014)
Other Relevant Experience
- English Department Coordinator — Modern American School, Mexico City
- International Baccalaureate Coordinator / Teacher — Yokohama International Christian Academy, Japan
- Advocacy Officer — European Federation for Street Children, Brussels
- Student Support Specialist — Disability & Dyslexia Centre, London
Additional Certifications
- LCDC
- Telehealth for Mental Health (2020)
- Advanced CBT Training (2020)
- ASIST Suicide Intervention (2018)
- SBIRT Training (2018)
- EMDR Basic Training (2017)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy: Advanced Externship (2017)
- Integral Breath Therapy (2016)
- Latin American Therapy Certification (2014)
- Language Teaching Certification (2005)
Professional Memberships
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES)
- Texas Counseling Association
- TACES
- Texas Association of Addiction Professionals
- CAPS
Specialized Practice Areas
- Bilingual Counseling & Supervision
- Trauma treatment
- Substance Use Disorders
- Cross-Cultural Counseling
Selected Presentations
- EMDRIA Virtual Conference — EMDR for Complex Trauma & SUD in Women (2022)
- EMDR Canada — EMDR for Acute Addiction & Trauma (2022)
- Townsend Institute Conference — Cultural Humility Workshops (2020–2022)
- San Antonio TAAP Symposium — Stigma-Reducing Language in Treatment (2020)
- Texas Counseling Association — Multiyear presentations on grief, trauma, wellness, social justice, and creative interventions (2015–2017)
- International Play Therapy & Family Therapy Conferences — Multiple presentations (2015–2016)
Research Interests
- Co-occurring psychological & substance use disorders
- Student mental health in higher education
- Academic outcomes for students with substance use backgrounds
- Disenfranchised grief
- Cross-cultural counseling & supervision
Community Involvement
- Disaster Mental Health Response Volunteer — American Red Cross
- Texas Army National Guard Family Readiness Group (FRG)
- Advisory Council Member — St. Mary’s University (CES & CMHC programs)
- Road Runners Club of America — Assistant Trail Running Coach
- Psychological First Aid & Disaster Services volunteer roles (multiple certifications)