Ally Christianson

Ally Christianson has a diverse work experience in the field of child welfare and mental health. Ally is currently the Founding Director of Hope 1312 Collective, an organization dedicated to rewriting the story of child welfare in their community. Ally also serves as a Camp Director at Royal Family KIDS, where they oversee the operations of a camp for children in need.

Additionally, Ally has worked as a Trust Based Relational Intervention practitioner at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU. Ally has provided clinical support as a Clinical Program Specialist at the Communities In Schools National Office, where they offered one-on-one and group counseling to at-risk students and conducted trainings for staff on trauma-informed care.

Ally has also worked as an LMSW private practice therapist, specializing in working with children from difficult backgrounds using trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy. Ally has completed intake evaluations, developed treatment plans, and provided therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.

Earlier in their career, Ally worked as a Support Coordinator at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, and as a Clinical Social Work Intern at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. In the latter role, they provided counseling services, program development, and evaluation support to staff and students.

Overall, Ally Christianson's work experience showcases their dedication to improving the lives of children and individuals facing adversity, utilizing trauma-informed practices and interventions.

Ally Christianson earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in Clinical Psychology from Valdosta State University, where they studied from 2006 to 2011. In addition to their academic achievements, they obtained a certification as a Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist from Cenpatico in May 2016.