Christina Cowger, MA, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and seasoned clinical educator specializing in the intersection of neurobiology, inflammation, trauma, and mood disorders. With over three decades of experience, she has developed and directed innovative behavioral health programs across outpatient, residential, and academic settings. Her clinical philosophy bridges neuroscience, functional medicine, and psychotherapy.

Christina has delivered Continuing Education (CE and CME) seminars nationwide, partnering with organizations such as Stanford University, Kaiser Permanente, CAMFT, Nevada Osteopathic Association and Sutter Health to train medical and mental health professionals in advanced neuroimmune concepts. She has taught psychopharmacology classes at a graduate level. Her expertise is grounded in real-world clinical client facing experience, having served as Clinical Director at Five Sisters Ranch, where she developed a trauma-informed program with somatic and biological healing models.

For over two decades Christina has spearheaded educational trainings for emerging functional medicine companies, bringing innovative diagnostic to market. She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Sonoma State University and studied Health Education at CIIS. Christina has participated in over two dozen functional medicine trainings throughout her career.