Lmft Christi Dean

Christi Dean, LMFT, serves as the Utilization Review Manager at La Ventana Treatment Programs since June 2020, overseeing the management of behavioral healthcare benefits. With experience in private practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since July 2014, Christi has a solid foundation in providing therapy services. Prior to these roles, Christi worked as a Behavioral Health Care Manager at Anthem from August 2015 to June 2020, where responsibilities included assessing member needs and ensuring access to quality healthcare. Christi gained initial experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at the Phillips Graduate Institute Counseling Center and as a trainee in a school-based child therapy program. Academically, Christi holds a Master's Degree in Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.