As Clinical Manager with the Center, Kristen provides consultation and technical assistance to
organizations and private practitioners integrating evidenced based Gambling screening and
assessment into their current clinical practice. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral
health, Kristen works closely with the Center’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialists and provides
clinical training surrounding the topic of gambling disorder. Kristen is dedicated to helping
healthcare professionals throughout Maryland understand the importance of having
conversations about gambling and incorporating these conversations into their clinical practice.
Certifications:
Kristen earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s
School of Social Work and maintains a LCSW-C with the Maryland Board of Social Work
Examiners, an ICGC-II with The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification
Board, as well as a CAC-AD with the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and
Therapists