Dr. Christina McGrath Fair
Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida International University
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor
Curriculum Vitae
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Dr. Christina McGrath Fair, PhD
Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Qualified Supervisor
901 SW Martin Downs Blvd.
Suite 306
Palm City, FL 34990
E-mail: drchristina@gentlewaveccc.com
Phone: 772-410-4619
Professional Goal Statement
"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire" - Anonymous
My goal is to create a specialization in gender, sexuality, and women's issues in counseling. My main focus is on Supervision and Education in these areas. My research interests explore the cultural and social aspects of gender and sexuality and its impact on mental and emotional well being. Other areas of interest are LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and multicultural counseling.
Work experience
Professional Licensure
Clinical Assistant Professor
Florida International University
Miami, FL
2020 - present
Adjunct Professor
Various Colleges & Universities
Online & Face to Face
2019 - 2020
Private Practice
GentleWave Counseling, Consultation, & Clinical Supervision, LLC
Palm City, FL
2018 - present
Counseling Intern
Counseling & Wellness Center
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
2017 - 2018
Clinical Supervisor
STEPS Mental Health Clinic at GCM
Gainesville, FL
2017 - 2018
Graduate Assistant
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
2015 - 2019
Outpatient Therapist,
JUMP D&A Therapist, &
School Based OP Therapist
Pennsylvania Counseling Services
Gettysburg, PA; Chambersburg, PA; York, PA; Lancaster, PA
2008 - 2014
Program Director,
Therapist/Case Manager, &
Counselor Aide
ViaQuest, Inc.
York, PA; Ephrata, PA
2005 - 2008
Licensed Mental Health Counselor:
MH14339
Qualified Supervisor
Memberships & Leadership
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society
Delta Iota Chapter Advisor
President Beta Chapter
(2017-2018)
Counselors for Social Justice (FL-CSJ)
Mentor Comm. Co-Chair
(FL-CSJ) Inaugural President
ACES (SACES and FACES)
FACES Emerging leader (2018)
Association of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness
Social Justice & Adv. Chair (2022-2023)
Florida Counseling Association
FCA Foundation Board Member (2020-2023)
Graduate Volunteer Coordinator (2018-2021)
Convention Coordinator
SAIGE (SAIGE-FL)
SAIGE Conference Committee
SAIGE-FL President
FALGBTIC Secretary (2018-20)
Honors & Awards
CSI - Florida Chapter Faculty Advisor Award
FACES Emerging Leader
CSI Beta Chapter Service to the Chapter Award
Evelyn L. Wenzel Memorial Scholarship
CSI Beta Chapter Outstanding Doctoral Student
Brian & David Marshall Memorial Fund
Norman & Maggie Nelson Scholarship
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society
Psi Chi Honor Society
Education
University of Florida
2015 - 2019
Doctoral Program
College of Education: HDOSE
Dissertation Topic: College Freshman Women's Perspective of Campus Sexual Culture: A Photo-Elicitation Study
Research Interests/Area of Specialization: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Supervision and Licensure
Kutztown University
2003 - 2006
M.A. in Agency Counseling
Albright College
1998 - 2002
B.S. in Psychology - Human Resources and Business Management
