Dr. Christina A. Basedow has a strong passion for working in the addictions field. She is the Executive Director at Edgewood Treatment Center, and is the Vice President of Western Canada for Edgewood Health Network (EHN). She has been working with individuals, couples, and families struggling with substance misuse issues, mental health disorders, and co-dependency issues. Christina is skilled in a variety of areas including family counselling, eating disorders, sexual compulsions, and CBT/DBT. Christina brings her personal experience, compassion, and a wealth of knowledge in psychology, research, and teaching, to her work. Christina is registered with the BC Association of Registered Clinical Counsellors and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. She is also currently a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist. Christina joined BCARA as a Board Member to continue to live her passion advocating for treatment and recovery options for those struggling with substance use and concurrent mental health challenges.