Deandra Christianson’s leadership of our eating disorder division is grounded in measurement-based care and informed by her passion for awareness, advocacy and access to treatment.

The Center for Discovery – a division of Discovery Behavioral Health – maintains an unrivaled national reputation for innovation and excellence for treating eating disorders and instilling hope in patients and their families for lasting recovery. Deandra drives that success with highly qualified and caring teams working to develop tailored treatment plans based on years of patient experiences.

Throughout her professional life, Deandra has worked with individuals with eating disorders, self- injurious behaviors, mood disorders, and other co-occurring issues in both residential and outpatient treatment settings.

Prior to being named president, Deandra held both clinical and administrative positions at Center for Discovery from 2013 to 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology including a specialization in counseling specialization with a focus on the treatment of children and adolescents.