Redding, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Karen Anne Crum is a dedicated marriage and family therapist associate, holding a DrPH, MS, MA, and AMFT. With a warm and welcoming demeanor, she understands that life can be both wonderful and incredibly challenging. She recognizes that many individuals may feel as though the best version of themselves has become overshadowed by disappointment, trauma, or difficult circumstances. Karen is committed to helping her clients navigate transitions in their lives and uncover what they had hoped for. Her immediate goal is to ensure that each person's life, voice, stories, and future are held in esteem. Depending on individual preferences and needs, Karen employs diverse methods, including conversation, play, art, and therapeutic trauma reprocessing techniques to explore challenges together. Her clients thrive by utilizing these insights to embrace new ways of being. With specialized training in grief support, evidence-based therapy for couples and families (EFT), and trauma treatment (EMDR), she offers valuable tools grounded in brain science to assist clients in daily coping. As they learn to manage their struggles, Karen supports them in delving deeper to strengthen their resilience and illuminate areas that feel stuck. Known for her calm, kind, and accepting presence, clients feel nurtured with every step they take towards achieving their goals. Karen also combines her therapy expertise with years of life experience and advanced education, ensuring that those under her care receive a therapist who embodies integrity, compassion, and a vast reservoir of experience.

Guy Ascherman, LMFT, understands the deep connection between individual and relational health, emphasizing the importance of addressing both aspects in therapy. With a genuine passion for working with families and individuals alike, he guides clients in identifying their core values, which serve as essential principles in their journey towards emotional and spiritual well-being. Recognizing that life can present challenges, Guy creates a safe and confidential environment where healing and recovery can take place. He fosters a therapeutic space where clients feel secure, often resonating with shared spiritual values. Drawing from his experience as a pastor in evangelical churches and his own Christian worldview, he thoughtfully incorporates Scriptural values into therapy where desired. Guy's extensive life experiences, including navigating personal tragedies and triumphs, inform his approach, reminding clients that the greatest lessons often come from lived experiences. As a proud father of three grown sons and a grandfather to eleven, he brings a wealth of understanding and relatability to his practice. Guy Ascherman is dedicated to helping clients overcome grief, navigate life transitions, and resolve family conflicts through a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Christina Bennett-Horne, MA, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding clients who feel stuck in their lives, seeking to experience life differently. She specializes in working with individuals through challenging transitions, emotional regulation, relationship conflicts, and issues surrounding self-esteem. Understanding that every person has a unique story deserving of a non-judgmental space, Christina creates an environment where clients can uncover their full potential. With additional training in personality disorders and complex trauma, she employs a mindful and relational approach tailored to each client's needs. Utilizing various therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Christina aims to build a collaborative plan that aligns with her clients' goals. Those looking for a therapist who truly listens and supports their journey of transformation will find a warm connection in Christina's practice.