Lina Lara

Lina Lara is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as a Mental Health Therapist at Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation since February 2022. Prior to this role, Lina held several key positions, including Director of Behavioral Health at Armor Health, where oversight for mental health services in Nueces County Jail was provided. Lina also worked as a Counselor at Cenikor Foundation, delivering services to clients with co-occurring substance abuse disorders, and as an Assistant Administrator at Oceans Healthcare, overseeing operations for a 35-bed psychiatric facility. Additionally, Lina served as a Program Manager at Care Integrated Behavioral Health, managing intake and inpatient care operations and supervising staff on ethics and teamwork. Lina began professional training as a Program Counselor at Christus Spohn Health System. Lina Lara earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M University-Kingsville in 2010.