Dr. Christina Mandina-DiMarco

If you found yourself landing on this page and reading my bio, there is a good chance that you are looking for life change and wondering if I am the right person for you. I obtained my doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology and Neuropsychology. I have a well-balanced generalist and specialty experiences, having worked with a broad spectrum of clinically and culturally diverse populations across the lifespan in several clinical settings. As the daughter of a family physician, Dr. Leo Mandina, my interest in psychology began early as I would accompany him on his morning hospital rounds to visit his patients. It was through these experiences that I learned the importance of whole health (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health) and developing meaningful therapeutic relationships. I believe psychological interventions should go beyond mere discourse of addressing the presenting problem(s) or diagnoses but understanding the person as a whole. Whole Health is a collaborative approach, that empowers and enables you to take charge of "what matters to you, not what is the matter with you" to improve your health, well-being, and overall quality of life. I will support you in your individual journey of growth and will tailor my approach to each individual's needs. My strength and interests lie within providing integrated behavioral care in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment to improve individuals’ quality of life. Thus, I have chosen to team up with my father in his primary care medical practice, in order to provide quality mental health care. I am thrilled for this opportunity to work alongside my father in my hometown of Vero Beach. On a more personal note, I was born and raised here in Vero Beach. I have strong love and respect for my family and husband, all who supported and continue to support me and my goals. For fun, I enjoy being outdoors, staying physically active, and spending time with my family, friends, and my fur babies.