Kristen “Char” Nosti

Dr. Nosti has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Prior to joining Embark Behavioral Health, Dr. Nosti served as the director for Minnesota Girls Academy. She was previously employed at KidsPeace National Centers, where she advanced her career, beginning as a Treatment Team Supervisor, served as a clinician, was a Clinical Manager, ran a school-based mental health program, and was an Associate Executive Director.

Dr. Nosti has worked in a variety of settings, including residential, diagnostic, community outpatient, school-based, and child welfare programs. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College, master’s degrees from Villanova University and Millersville University, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

As the Executive Director, Dr. Nosti provides program oversight of all aspects of care. She strives to build positive, therapeutic relationships with each individual and their respective families. Each child is treated as a unique person with their own strengths and needs. Dr. Nosti believes in maintaining a supportive, nurturing environment where healing can occur, knowledge is attained, and new skills are implemented.