Christine Riley, M.A.

College Academic Coach & Career Coach

Chrissy holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently a Licensed Practicing Counselor Associate in the State of Connecticut. Before focusing on coaching and counseling full-time, Chrissy was an adjunct psychology professor and the Director of Orientation/Associate Director & First Year Advisor at the University of Hartford. As a First-Year Advisor, she provided academic, emotional, and social assistance to struggling students. Currently, as a Counselor Associate, she provides a supportive and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges, develop coping strategies, and encourage personal growth.

Chrissy has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, college-age students, and young adults. Chrissy has been a senior counselor for a therapeutic social skills summer program where she implemented clinical interventions to assist individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Her belief is that by providing a positive and supportive environment, she can create a culture that brings out the best in her students; cultivating their strengths and empowering them to improve holistically. She is passionate about people and her goal is to be a catalyst for her students to succeed in school and in life.