Christy Pruess Ma, Lcmhc, Nadd-Dds

Christy Pruess, MA, LCMHC has extensive experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities care coordination and management. Christy worked at Vaya Health as the MHSU/IDD Care Management Regional Director since 2017. Prior to that, they held various roles at Smoky Mountain Center, such as the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Care Coordination Director from 2011 to 2017, Regional Director from 2010 to 2011, and Community Based Clinician/Provider Specialist from 2007 to 2010. Christy also has experience working in various positions at New River Behavioral Healthcare from 1996 to 2007.

Christy Pruess, MA, LCMHC, NADD-DDS pursued their education, starting in 1989, at Appalachian State University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology in 1993. Continuing their academic journey, they attended the same university from 1994 to 1996 and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Community Counseling.