Julie McGlade, Chief of Schools for Network 1, Chicago Public Schools
“Christina is committed to student success, equity in education, and serving school communities.”
Laura C., Mentee & CPS School Social Worker in LCSW Supervision Group
“Christina has been my professional mentor for years. Christina's practice is informed by her natural ease to genuinely connect with a person, unwavering values of justice and compassion, attention to detail, humility to learn from others, and a strong intellect. When you talk to Christina, she listens and listens well. She can impeccably guide a person to both look inward, and express what they might want or need outside of themselves. Christina is someone with whom you can create an honest, creative, and productive therapeutic space.”
Joe T., Chicago Public Schools (CPS) School Social Worker in LCSW Supervision Group
“Through her clinical group supervision, Christina Pinilla has fostered a mutually supportive cohort of professional social workers, provided me with numerous helpful resources, sharpened my clinical skills, and affirmed to me the value of ongoing improvement and self-care. In her role as clinical supervisor, I appreciate Christina's experience, responsiveness, advice, and recommendations. She is a social worker's social worker in the best way.”
13 year-old male client experiencing suicidal ideation
“It is because of you that I now have hope.”
1st grade student with chronic anxiety
“You are my safe person and I know I am safe here.”
Erin D., CPS School Social Worker in LCSW Supervision Group
“Christina creates space for each person to share and process their experiences. She is able to reach people, even through a computer screen, and form meaningful connections and create a sense of community. It is a gift and skill few possess and she does it organically each and every week.”
8th grade female client I saw for severe mental illness who was suicidal and ended up graduating Valedictorian of her class said this on her graduation day
“You saved my life. I don’t know what I am going to do without you.”