Christie Lueth has worked in the mental health field for the past 15 years. She attended The University of South Dakota for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She obtained her Bachelors of Social Work in 2005 and graduated with her Masters of Social Work in 2012. 

Christie is currently licensed as a CSW-PIP in the state of South Dakota. She recently completed required play therapy coursework at South Dakota State University in order to seek her Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. Christie specializes in mental health and early childhood. She currently provides consultation and oversight of the assisted living facility at her agency, which houses 24 residents living with a mental health diagnosis and is also the Early Childhood Program Director. She has experience in case management, administration, program development, supervision, and clinical therapy. 

Christie serves as NAMI SD's Board Chair and was recently appointed to South Dakota's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. Christie loves staying busy with work, volunteering and spending time with family. Christie lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Brad, and their two children, Elliot and Mallory. Her family just got a new puppy, Jack.