Christine Watkins-Gregory

Christine Gregory, was born in Baton Rouge Louisiana, her family moved to the Washington DC area when she was in grade school. Feeling compelled to stay connected to her Louisiana routes, she completed her undergraduate degree at The Southern University A&M College, as her mother and grandmother before her did. Wanting to make as much of a positive impact on her community, specifically children and their families Christine continued on with her education earning a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, she went on to become a licensed counselor in both Maryland and DC. In 2016, she began a small private practice, providing both individual and family therapy to children and their families who have faced significant traumatic experiences. Eight months after she started her private practice she met her husband Henry Clay Gregory IV, they merged their visions of how they can impact the community together. Together, they created Mettle Works Behavioral Health. Mettle Works currently serves close to 400 consumers monthly with a staff of 85 health care professional who focus on supporting local consumers and their families to reach their full potential.