Christine Heller, Ph.D.

“At CVCH we work as a team. The pod structure utilizes a variety of skills from med clerk, MAs, RNs and providers, to help assist each patient in receiving the individual care that they need.”

Christine Bosa, ARNP, Wenatchee
“I trust our leadership. I appreciate that we continue to be an organization that nourishes input, innovation, creativity and places importance on every individual within our organization. I appreciate that we continue to… Read More »
Aura Sanderson, PA-C, Chelan
"I am often asked why I have chosen to spend my career at CVCH, and I always reply, “as soon as someone can find more important work for me to do with better people, I will take that job.” CVCH has put a huge amount of… Read More »
Dr. Malcolm Butler, Columbia Valley Community Health
"I serve on the board of CVCH because it is the most effective and enthusiastic way I can serve my community in the capacity of a volunteer."

Joanne Hill, Board Member
"I really do enjoy the friendly service at Columbia Valley Community Health. Thank you very much. I tell all my friends to go to CVCH when I can."

Jeannie N.
"I am completely in love with your Express Care Clinic in East Wenatchee! It's close to my house and I've been taken care of thoroughly, kindly and quickly!! I would highly recommend it!"

Lisa, CVCH Patient
"My son needed a physical for a job and was worried he wouldn’t be able to complete the physical in time. He came to Express Care and was able to start his new job on time. Thank you Express Care!"

Express Care Patient 01
"Thank you for being an awesome clinic! There was a cancelation today for my MD and I was able to get right in to see her!"

Alyssa, Patient
"Our visits with our Doctor have been very good. They show lots of concern for what is really helping with my recovery."

Patient 01
"Cristian's smile always gave me strength. I feel blessed for the compassionate people at CVCH and I am so grateful for Helping Hands."

Yolanda, Cristian's mother
"To Helping Hands Committee, Walk-in Clinic Staff, and Dental Staff:
Thank you seems so inadequate to express how grateful I am for all you did for me. I was treated graciously, kindly and with the utmost courtesy.… Read More »
Sylvia, Helping Hands Recipient
"The services I have received have been high quality, prompt, friendly and courteous. I am treated with respect every time I visit the Pharmacy. I have no complaints. Staff is always fast and eager to assist and answer… Read More »
Jose, Pharmacy
"I liked that everyone was very friendly and helpful. I liked that they were able to answer my questions and that they treat me like a human."

Chelan Patient, February 2015
"I liked that the doctor spoke Spanish so we could understand each other without needing an interpreter. I liked that the doctor explained everything to me."

Chelan Patient, December 2014
"I liked that everybody was friendly and eager to answer my questions. I noticed that it wasn't just to me because when I looked around other people were talking to the receptionist and everyone was really nice."

Chelan Patient 02, December 2014
"I received excellent service from all of the staff at CVCH Chelan."

Chelan Patient, November 2014

Education
Biography

Undergrad: B.A. in Political Science (2011), University of Chicago

Graduate School: M.A. in Clinical Psychology (2017), Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (2021), Duquesne University

Christine Heller, Ph.D. (she/her) is a behavioral medicine consultant, licensed clinical psychologist, and behavioral medicine training faculty member at our Wenatchee clinic. She grew up in Seattle and recently moved to Wenatchee from Anchorage, Alaska. She is happy to be back in her home state and excited to live on the sunny side of the mountains. Christine earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from University of Chicago, and both her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Duquesne University. Clinically, she integrates many therapeutic styles to adapt to each patient’s needs, drawing especially from relational-cultural therapy and other whole-person and relational approaches. She is passionate about working with patients who are coping with trauma, grief, and those who live with chronic health conditions. In her free time, Christine enjoys making art (especially pottery), hiking, cross-country skiing, cooking, and spending time with her partner, friends, and family.

Professional areas of Interest:

Community psychology
Treatment of trauma
Psychological assessment
Liberation psychology
LGBTQ+ issues
Integrated care

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