Christina G. Whitney LMFT, MBA

Christina Whitney is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with people who suffer from trauma, relationship issues and adoption issues. Christina graduated from Brandman University in 2013.

Christina has been trained as a sex informed therapist, sex coach and finishing certification for sex therapy. She has also been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Training for adoption competency (TAC) through C.A.S.E.

Christina is a wife to a first responder, a mother to 6 children, one of which is adopted. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, dancing, traveling and studying new things.

Christina Bennett-Horne is a License, MarriChe and Family Therapist Christina received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Psychology from Park University and Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology through National University.

As a United States Army Veteran, she knows the struggle and challenges that life can bring. She has lived her life in service to others and has worked with a broad array of populations and cultures, initially for the military, then for Shasta County Health and Human Services.

Haley is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who obtained her master’s degree at Simpson University. Haley specializes in maternal and child mental health and has competencies in many areas, including birth empowerment and healing (including pregnancy loss at any stage), child development, autism spectrum disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, bonding and attachment, and more. Haley’s energy and therapeutic approach is intuitive, empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, and open. Haley works with individuals in the deepest layers of oneself to release feelings, rise into one’s most authentic self, and to love oneself wholly, as fully feeling individuals. Haley also provides Art Therapy.

Vera Dunlap is an associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT125765) and a practicing clinical counselor associate (APCC9637). Vera received her master’s degree in psychology at National University with a concentration in clinical counseling and marriage/family therapy. She also has two associates degrees in human development and psychology as well as a bachelor's degree in psychology from Simpson University. Vera has experience in forensic psychotherapy, child/family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, solution focused brief therapy, play therapy, emotions focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered therapy. She is passionate about destigmatizing society's outlook of mental health treatment, creating a safe place for a person to be their authentic self.

Lucy Herrera is an Associate Clinical Social Worker who obtained both her bachelors and masters degrees at Cal Poly Humboldt. Lucy has experience working with both adults and children, including at risk youth, those involved in Child Protective Services, and who are adopted. Lucy’s practice is based on a relational approach and meeting clients where they are at. Lucy believes that every client is different and therefore benefits from different therapeutic interventions that fit their individual needs. Lucy is trained in child/family therapy, play therapy, Infra-Low neurofeedback, parts work, and strength based therapy. Lucy’s goal with clients is to provide a safe space for individuals to achieve what they are wanting in their lives.

Description gI have a passion for partnering with struggling people. Through my own life experiences, and
journey I have found my drive to pursue a helping, healing profession. I have followed that passion by
completing a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. During my time in school I have also volunteered with
organizations that support at-risk youth through Equine Assisted Learning programs. My experience, under
supervision as an AMFT, has been largely with adolescent and teenage clients, although I have worked with
most age groups and couples. I continue looking forward with great excitement to what I can do within our
community by combining my education in Counseling Psychology and my love for people, to affect significant
positive life change and growth while facilitating discovery of meaning in peoples’ li