Christina Cowger MA MFT

About Christina Cowger, MA, LMFT

Christina Cowger, MA, LMFT (CA LMFT #48968) is a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of experience. As a therapist, Clinical Director, and couple’s specialist, Christina works at the intersection of emotional healing, attachment, trauma, and neurobiology. She has a deep understanding of how stress, biology, and mood interact, and helps clients facing burnout, relationship challenges, or a desire for greater purpose and alignment to break through what’s holding them back and move forward with clarity and confidence. Christina is a sought-after expert within the recovery world for her work with substance and process addictions.

In addition to her private practice, Christina has extensive experience in executive coaching and corporate training, supporting leaders and teams in building high-functioning, values-driven organizations. Her collaborative, results-oriented approach has led to measurable improvements in productivity, communication, and employee engagement across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and business.

With a background that spans psychotherapy, executive coaching, corporate consulting, and integrative health, she brings a seasoned, multidisciplinary approach to helping people create meaningful, lasting change.

Clinical Expertise

  • Couples communication and complex relationship dynamics
  • Stress and anxiety reduction
  • Addiction recovery and relapse prevention
  • Self-esteem and identity development
  • Trauma, attachment, and codependency

As Clinical Director at Five Sisters Ranch, Christina played a key role in designing and implementing the program’s clinical track. She developed templates and curriculum focused on attachment repair, trauma healing, healthy boundaries, and relational recovery. She also co-created and co-facilitated the Circle Boundary workshops for over four years, supporting women in reclaiming safety and connection in their personal and professional relationships.

Clinical Expertise

  • Couples communication and complex relationship dynamics
  • Stress and anxiety reduction
  • Addiction recovery and relapse prevention
  • Self-esteem and identity development
  • Trauma, attachment, and codependency

As Clinical Director at Five Sisters Ranch, Christina played a key role in designing and implementing the program’s clinical track. She developed templates and curriculum focused on attachment repair, trauma healing, healthy boundaries, and relational recovery. She also co-created and co-facilitated the Circle Boundary workshops for over four years, supporting women in reclaiming safety and connection in their personal and professional relationships.

Innovator in BioEmotional Recovery™

Christina is the creator of the BioEmotional Recovery™ approach—an educational and therapeutic model informed by neuroplasticity, psychopharmacology, and mindfulness-based tools. This integrative method supports sustainable healing from trauma, anxiety, codependency, self-esteem challenges, and addiction. It is grounded in both emerging brain science and decades of hands-on clinical experience.

Thought Leadership & Teaching

For over 17 years, Christina has taught neurochemistry-based mood training and has been a pioneer in understanding the biological foundations of behavior and emotional health. She has led workshops and seminars for a wide range of institutions, including Stanford University, Dominican University, Sonoma State University, Nevada Osteopathic Association, CPMC / Sutter Health, and CHADD.

Presenter & Speaker Topics

Christina has presented throughout California as well as with Marin CAMFT on Mood Disorders and Novel Psychopharmacology.

She is also a sought-after speaker on topics such as:

  • Food and Mood
  • Mood and Hormones
  • Complex health issues and mood dysregulation
  • Relationship Strategies
  • Healthy Boundaries
  • Positive Communication

Consulting & Organizational Work

Christina has worked with organizations in healthcare, education, and business to improve communication, leadership, and team dynamics. Her collaborative, results-oriented approach has led to measurable gains in productivity, retention, and engagement.

Organizations she has worked with include:

  • Stanford University
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Nevada Osteopathic Association
  • North Bay Mediators
  • Five Sisters Ranch
  • Avery Lane Recovery
  • SafeHarbor Treatment Center for Women
  • Foundations IOP
  • Dominican University
  • Sonoma State University
  • Sutter Pacific Medical Center

Ready to take the next step?

Let’s talk about what’s possible—together.

Ready to take the next step?

Let’s talk about what’s possible—together.