About – Dr. Cristi Bundukamara

About – Dr. Cristi Bundukamara
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Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Mental Strength Speaker

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara blends twenty years as a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a clear, engaging speaking style, giving people simple ways to stay Mentally STRONG when life turns difficult.
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About Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP — known to many as Dr. B — is a distinguished psychiatric nurse practitioner with over two decades of dedicated experience in mental health. Her journey into healthcare began as an Army Medic, laying the groundwork for a career rooted in compassion, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to serving others.

A pivotal chapter in her educational journey took her to Florida International University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Driven by a passion to elevate mental health care, she went on to pursue a doctorate in Healthcare Education, solidifying her role as a thought leader and innovator in the field.

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s groundbreaking contributions led to the creation of the Mentally STRONG Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO. This pioneering facility embodies her vision of mental health care that empowers individuals to take control of their emotional well-being. Drawing from her clinical expertise and educational insight, she developed the Mentally STRONG Method — a revolutionary approach to teaching resilience through the lens of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

To expand access to this transformative method, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara founded the Mentally STRONG Academy, a full-service educational platform offering online and in-person courses, books, and practical worksheets. Individuals and families can learn to identify and manage negative self-talk, organize overwhelming thoughts, and respond to emotional challenges with clarity and strength.

The Academy also serves as a professional training ground for life coaches, mental health professionals, and psychiatric nurse practitioners, equipping them with an innovative toolset to guide others on their mental health journey.

Beyond her clinical and educational endeavors, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara is a passionate speaker whose engaging presentations offer deep insights into emotional processing and practical strategies for building mental resilience. Her mission extends far beyond individual care — she is actively cultivating a global community of empowered individuals and mental health professionals ready to make a lasting impact.

Through her visionary leadership and relentless dedication, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara continues to inspire, educate, and transform lives — helping people everywhere become Mentally STRONG.

Shared Success

Stories of Lives Made Stronger

Annie H.
Mentally STRONG Method Course Participant
This is a great way to challenge negative thinking patterns in a comprehensive way which considers each person as unique.
Angie Miller
Amazing learning experience. Looking forward to implementing all I have learned today, in all areas of my life.
Jonathan G.
Mentally STRONG Method Course Participant
Thought Mapping has been one of my favorite ways to organize thoughts and writing for myself and students. Applying this to mental health has been so helpful.
Mara Purl
Bestselling Author & Speaker
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara shines a bright light into the darkest of places. Her story of loss is shocking. Yet her vivid presence is that of a leader. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara's authenticity offers vulnerability, while her strength offers hope. Since she herself walks this path, she is a trustworthy guide into mental strength.
Angela M.
Mentally STRONG Method Course Participant
I learned that it is okay to take the time to work on yourself. I did not know that my childhood trauma triggered my need to be successful to prove my self worth.
How did Dr. Cristi Bundukamara become a grief expert?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara experienced profound personal loss when she lost three children and her spouse over the course of 20 years. Combining this firsthand experience with her clinical expertise as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she developed a uniquely practical approach to grief. Her method helps individuals clearly identify their emotions and move forward, step by step, into meaningful daily actions.
What makes her grief approach different?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s approach stands apart because it blends clinical precision with genuine personal insight. She helps audiences label their emotions clearly, understand their grief realistically, and create small, manageable steps for moving through their pain in everyday life, rather than relying solely on abstract coping mechanisms.
Does she offer grief-specific keynotes or sessions?
Yes, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara frequently delivers keynotes and workshops dedicated to understanding and managing grief. Her talks provide clear insights and practical strategies that listeners can begin applying immediately, ensuring attendees leave feeling supported, understood, and equipped to handle grief in realistic, actionable ways.
Are grief talks suitable for general audiences?
Absolutely. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara carefully tailors her grief-focused presentations to match each audience’s specific emotional needs and level of sensitivity. Whether speaking to corporate teams, educational groups, healthcare workers, or broader public audiences, she ensures her content is compassionate, respectful, and universally relevant.
Can Dr. Cristi Bundukamara help groups experiencing collective grief?
Yes, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara is frequently called upon to speak to communities, schools, workplaces, and organizations that have experienced collective loss. Her group sessions address shared emotions, help identify healthy coping strategies, and guide the community toward practical, daily habits for collective emotional healing.
What makes Dr. Cristi Bundukamara a recognized thought leader in her field?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s standing as a thought leader stems from over two decades of clinical practice and her ability to clearly communicate complex mental health concepts. Her work regularly features in major media outlets, corporate conferences, and educational forums, highlighting her respected voice in promoting emotional resilience and mental strength.
Where has Dr. Cristi Bundukamara shared her ideas and insights?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara shares her expertise on influential stages such as TED-style events, industry panels, and through national media appearances. She regularly contributes thought leadership pieces to healthcare publications, speaks at corporate events, and participates in discussions shaping contemporary mental health practices in workplaces and educational institutions.
How does Dr. Cristi Bundukamara stay current in her field as a thought leader?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara maintains her thought leadership status through continuous involvement in clinical practice, ongoing professional training, active participation in industry conferences, and regular publication in respected mental health outlets. This ongoing commitment ensures her ideas remain fresh, relevant, and deeply rooted in evidence-based practice.
Can Dr. Cristi Bundukamara develop custom presentations or workshops tailored to our event’s specific themes?
Yes. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara regularly develops tailored talks and workshops designed specifically around an event’s objectives, audience profile, and chosen themes. She works closely with organizers to deliver relevant, impactful content that precisely meets the goals and expectations of each unique audience and event setting.
How can we access more of Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s thought leadership material?
You can request Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s comprehensive media kit through the contact form. The kit includes recent articles, selected speaking recordings, topic summaries, and professional photographs suitable for promotional materials, giving you full resources to understand and share her work effectively.
Why do audiences find Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s motivational speaking style effective?
Audiences appreciate Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s motivational style because it combines clinical expertise with relatable storytelling and practical, actionable advice. Her engaging and down-to-earth delivery ensures listeners feel motivated and empowered, leaving her sessions with clear, simple strategies they can immediately apply to their everyday lives.
Can Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s effectively speak to diverse industry audiences?
Yes, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s motivational presentations are carefully adapted to resonate across diverse sectors such as corporate, education, healthcare, and non-profits. She customizes her examples, language, and stories to ensure each audience feels connected, understood, and inspired, no matter their professional background or experience level.
How interactive are Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s motivational sessions?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s sessions are intentionally highly interactive, typically involving audience participation, reflective exercises, lively Q&A segments, and actionable takeaways. She prioritizes real-time engagement and genuine connection, ensuring attendees remain involved and motivated throughout her talks.
What practical outcomes can we expect after attending Dr. Bundukamara’s motivational sessions?
Audiences typically report leaving Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s sessions with renewed clarity, improved emotional awareness, practical strategies for managing stress, and a stronger sense of purpose. Her motivational sessions emphasize achievable daily steps, ensuring participants can realistically sustain motivation and growth long after the event concludes.
How does Dr. Cristi Bundukamara keep her motivational sessions engaging from start to finish?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara keeps audiences fully engaged by blending compelling storytelling, practical strategies, interactive exercises, and relatable humor, ensuring attendees remain involved, focused, and inspired throughout her entire talk.
Why did Dr. Cristi Bundukamara establish the Mentally STRONG Clinic and Academy?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara founded the Mentally STRONG Clinic and Academy to provide practical mental health services and clear emotional resilience strategies to people beyond traditional clinical settings. Her goal was to create accessible tools that individuals and communities could easily adopt to build sustained mental strength in daily life.
What specific services does Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s clinic provide?
The Mentally STRONG Clinic offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, intensive grief processing programs, educational resources, and accessible online courses that teach Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s unique approach, known as the Mentally STRONG Method, to foster resilience, clarity, and emotional strength.
Is Dr. Cristi Bundukamara actively involved in daily clinic operations and oversight?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara remains closely involved in the clinic’s daily activities, particularly in training staff, supervising clinical quality, and continuously refining her practical methods. Her ongoing involvement ensures she remains deeply connected to the real-world challenges that directly inform and enrich her speaking engagements and educational programs.
How does Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s clinical experience directly shape her speaking and teaching?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s daily involvement with patients and practitioners at the clinic continually enriches her insights, providing realistic examples and up-to-date strategies. This direct exposure ensures each presentation is practical, relevant, and informed by the latest clinical experience and successes.
What inspired Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s unique approach at the Mentally STRONG Clinic?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara recognized the need for clear, practical mental health tools that anyone could quickly learn and apply. Her personal experience, combined with years of clinical practice, led her to create an accessible method focused on daily actions and sustainable emotional resilience.
How extensive is Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara has over twenty years of extensive clinical practice as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, directly managing patient care, medication, and therapy. Her broad experience provides a strong clinical foundation, significantly enhancing the depth and quality of her speaking engagements and workshops.
What psychiatric conditions and topics does Dr. Cristi Bundukamara specialize in?
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s clinical expertise covers a wide range of psychiatric concerns, including anxiety, mood disorders, emotional regulation, grief and loss, stress management, and resilience-building. She translates this clinical expertise into practical strategies audiences can clearly understand and apply immediately in their daily lives.
How does Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s psychiatric background enhance her effectiveness as a speaker?
Her clinical background ensures that the content Dr. Cristi Bundukamara delivers is grounded in scientifically validated practices. This clinical credibility enables her to discuss complex psychiatric and emotional issues in straightforward terms, making each topic clear, relatable, and actionable for every audience member.
Does Dr. Cristi Bundukamara still provide direct clinical care to patients?
Due to her speaking commitments and leadership responsibilities, Dr. Cristi Bundukamara’s direct clinical consultations are limited. However, she supervises a skilled clinical team at the Mentally STRONG Clinic, ensuring high-quality psychiatric care remains consistently available to new and existing patients.
Can Dr. Cristi Bundukamara clearly explain complex psychiatric topics to general audiences?
Absolutely. Dr. Cristi Bundukamara is highly regarded for her skill in communicating complex psychiatric ideas clearly and effectively. She consistently avoids jargon, ensures concepts are easily grasped, and provides practical examples, enabling every attendee, regardless of background, to understand and immediately apply her strategies.