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Welcome to Northern California
Family Counseling & Wellness Center

We’re glad you’re here. Choosing the right therapy center is a meaningful decision, and we’re truly honored that you’re considering us to support you during this time in your life. With so many options available across California, we deeply appreciate the trust you’ve placed in us.

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Welcome — we're truly glad you're here.

We understand that choosing the right therapy center is a meaningful and personal decision, and we’re honored you’re considering Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center as part of your journey. With so many providers across California, we deeply appreciate the trust you’ve placed in us. We believe healing begins in a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported. That’s why we’ve created a safe and welcoming environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with confidence and care. Whether you're navigating trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or a path of self-discovery, our dedicated team is here to offer compassionate, high-quality therapy tailored to your unique needs. Asking for support is a courageous step—and we honor that courage. At our center, you'll find a team of experienced and empathetic therapists committed to helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. We offer both in-person and Telehealth sessions, and our licensed and associate clinicians are available to serve clients in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Mission Statement

At Northern California Family Counseling & Wellness Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, client-centered, and research-informed mental health services that promote healing, resilience, and personal growth. We believe that every individual deserves to be met with empathy, dignity, and respect—and that effective therapy begins in an environment where people feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

We are dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life experiences, including trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal discovery. Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based modalities, including EMDR, Brainspotting, neurofeedback, and trauma-informed care, allowing us to tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

We strive to be more than just a therapy practice—we aim to be a trusted partner in your mental health journey. Whether you seek support in-person or through Telehealth, our licensed and associate clinicians in California, Nevada, and Arizona are here to walk beside you with skill, compassion, and care.

Our mission is grounded in the belief that mental health is essential to overall wellness, and that healing is possible when people are given the right tools, guidance, and support. We are honored to provide a safe, inclusive space where you can explore your inner world, strengthen your relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.

We specialize in treating the following

1. Anxiety
We help individuals manage overwhelming thoughts, reduce physical symptoms, and build coping skills to regain a sense of calm and control.
2. Attachment Trauma
We work to heal deep-rooted relational wounds caused by early caregiver disruptions, fostering secure emotional bonds and healthy relationships.
3. Birth Trauma
We provide compassionate support for those processing traumatic birth experiences, helping clients reconnect with their bodies and emotional well-being.
4. Burnout
We support individuals experiencing emotional exhaustion and chronic stress—helping restore balance, boundaries, and purpose.
5. Childhood Trauma
We address unresolved early life experiences that continue to impact adult life, creating space for healing and resilience.
6. Complex Trauma & C-PTSD
We specialize in long-term trauma resulting from prolonged exposure to harm, focusing on stabilization, recovery, and empowerment.
7. Depression
We guide clients through emotional numbness and hopelessness, offering tools to rebuild energy, motivation, and self-worth.
8. Developmental Trauma
We help process disruptions in early development stages, improving emotional regulation, self-identity, and interpersonal safety.
9. Emotional Abuse
We support recovery from manipulative and harmful relational patterns, helping clients rebuild trust, boundaries, and self-esteem.

Meet Our Team

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Christina G. Whitney, CEO LMFT, MBA

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Christina Whitney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist With over a decade of experience.

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John Smith

Haley Muri, AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Haley specializes in maternal and child mental health.

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Sara Lee

Natacha Chaney, AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Natacha specializes working with individuals, couples, at risk youth, depression, trauma, and anxiety

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