ABOUT
Colibri Meaning
Colibri means Hummingbird in Latin, Spanish and French. The Hummingbird symbolizes joy, meaning, health, and staying in the present. Their wings flutter quickly, almost like they are on another plane of existence which adds to their spiritual allure. Some people believe if you see a Hummingbird in your path, they are bringing a message from the other side, from a loved one. They are wonderful, amazing creatures that teach us to be mindful and in the moment.
The Hummingbird was chosen as the name and logo for the reasons above, but also because they were Christina’s late grandmothers’ favorite bird. She was a social worker and embodied the nurturing spirit of the Hummingbird in everything she did.
Hummingbird teaches us to transcend time, to recognize that what has happened in the past and what might happen in the future is not nearly as important as what we are experiencing now. It teaches us to hover in the moment, to appreciate its sweetness.” – Constance Barrett Sohodski
Your Provider:
Christina McKelvy
Christina McKelvy is the founder and owner of Colibri Counseling & Consulting, PLLC.
Christina is originally from Hawaii but now calls Arizona home. Christina has her Masters in Counseling from Arizona State University and a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies in Childhood Education.
Christina has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for almost a decade, and is a registered supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health. Additionally, she is a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC/CPC) in the state of Nevada, and is Nationally Certified (NCC) with a specialty as a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) through the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Christina has been trained in early childhood mental health (40 hours through Southwest Human Development), neurodivergent informed treatment, play therapy, trauma-informed treatment, shamed-informed treatment, and sand tray therapy (through the Center for Sandtray Play).
Christina is also one of three Yavapai Pride in Our Health Provider’s, which means that she has met the criteria to be listed as an LGBTQ inclusive provider in her county. She is also a corporate trainer, training organizations on how to have a positive work/life balance, and encourages managers and executives to embrace wellness for their employees.
Christina sees a variety of individuals from all ages and backgrounds, but really enjoys working with caregivers, educators, and parents. Christina used to be a caregiver, and understands the unique challenges that can arise from caregiving.
In the past, Christina has worked as a clinical supervisor, a crisis counselor in the hospital setting, and as a clinical director overseeing group homes and an outpatient clinic focusing on seriously mentally ill individuals, and adolescent services.
Besides clinical work, she has worked as an adjunct faculty instructor, is a freelance writer, and also hosts a podcast.
Organizations: American Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Arizona Counselors Association, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Psychotherapy Action Network, Granite Mountain Psychological Society
