Virtual Couch Counseling Group
Thank you for navigating to this page. That alone speaks volumes about your desire to grow and do the work to become a better human being. I'm deeply grateful for every individual and couple who reaches out, and I'm touched by the personal stories you share. While I occasionally have openings—typically working with clients who are familiar with my approach through my podcasts, books, or courses—I'm blessed to have two exceptional associate therapists on my team. Marla and Nate are currently under my clinical supervision as they work toward full licensure, and I have complete confidence in their capabilities.
I understand that finding a therapist you truly resonate with is crucial. Both Marla and Nate have been on my podcasts on several occasions, and they also host their own podcast, “Working Change,” which can be found here.
Whether you'd like to work with me, Marla, or Nate, please don't hesitate to reach out through our contact form to discuss availability and fit.
You can also message them directly below.
I understand that finding a therapist you truly resonate with is crucial. Both Marla and Nate have been on my podcasts on several occasions, and they also host their own podcast, “Working Change,” which can be found here.
Whether you'd like to work with me, Marla, or Nate, please don't hesitate to reach out through our contact form to discuss availability and fit.
You can also message them directly below.
Meet the Team
Nate Christensen
Nate Christensen, APCC, brings a unique blend of life experience and professional training to his role as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor under the supervision of Tony Overbay. Before finding his calling in counseling, Nate built valuable real-world experience in both construction and insurance underwriting. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management with an emphasis in finance and risk management and completed his master's degree in counseling in 2020, fulfilling his lifelong ambition to help others in need.
Having provided one-on-one therapy since 2019, Nate brings personal insight to his practice through his own journey with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, ADHD, and various addictions. This firsthand experience enhances his ability to connect with and support clients through their own healing processes.
Nate's therapeutic approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients explore their personal histories and values while setting meaningful goals. He guides individuals in examining their cognitive processes and implementing positive behavioral changes, always emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and supportive self-dialogue.
Working with teens, adults, and couples, Nate maintains an active, balanced lifestyle that informs his practice. When not counseling, he can be found enjoying outdoor activities, taking walks, immersing himself in books, participating in fantasy sports, and spending quality time with his family. Nate is currently accepting clients and is licensed in California. Nate is available to coach outside of California.
Having provided one-on-one therapy since 2019, Nate brings personal insight to his practice through his own journey with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, ADHD, and various addictions. This firsthand experience enhances his ability to connect with and support clients through their own healing processes.
Nate's therapeutic approach emphasizes collaboration, helping clients explore their personal histories and values while setting meaningful goals. He guides individuals in examining their cognitive processes and implementing positive behavioral changes, always emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and supportive self-dialogue.
Working with teens, adults, and couples, Nate maintains an active, balanced lifestyle that informs his practice. When not counseling, he can be found enjoying outdoor activities, taking walks, immersing himself in books, participating in fantasy sports, and spending quality time with his family. Nate is currently accepting clients and is licensed in California. Nate is available to coach outside of California.
Marla Christensen
Marla Christensen knew from the age of eight that she wanted to help people navigate life's most challenging emotional landscapes. Her journey to becoming a therapist is a testament to lifelong commitment and personal resilience.
After navigating her own significant life transitions, including a twenty-year marriage and subsequent divorce, she recommitted to her childhood dream—this time with the support of her husband Nate, who is also an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor.
Professionally, Marla specializes in working with a diverse range of clients, offering compassionate therapeutic support to children ages 8-12, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her expertise spans complex emotional challenges, including grief and loss, anxiety, relational trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Her therapeutic approach is both comprehensive and nuanced, integrating Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), principles of self-compassion, and a holistic biopsychosocial framework. She approaches each client's unique journey with depth, care, and individualized attention.
As a mother of five and stepmother of two, with children ranging from 4 to 25 years old, Marla understands the intricacies of family dynamics from both professional and personal perspectives. Her personal experiences inform her professional approach, allowing her to bring authentic empathy and practical wisdom to her therapeutic work.
Committed to continuous professional growth, Marla has completed advanced training in Brainspotting through phase two, is a Certified Grief Informed Professional, and is pursuing a certification in Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma. Her dedication to ongoing learning ensures that she continues to expand her therapeutic skills and provide cutting-edge, compassionate care to those she serves.
When not in her professional role, Marla enjoys spending time with her blended family, taking long walks with her husband, and cooking for loved ones—embodying the same nurturing spirit that defines her therapeutic approach.
Professionally, Marla is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #144786) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #15771), currently supervised by Tony Overbay, LMFT #92443. She holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Chico State, bringing academic excellence to her heartfelt therapeutic practice. Marla is currently taking new clients in California and is available for both in-person (in the Sacramento/Roseville/Rocklin area) as well as via telehealth.
After navigating her own significant life transitions, including a twenty-year marriage and subsequent divorce, she recommitted to her childhood dream—this time with the support of her husband Nate, who is also an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor.
Professionally, Marla specializes in working with a diverse range of clients, offering compassionate therapeutic support to children ages 8-12, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her expertise spans complex emotional challenges, including grief and loss, anxiety, relational trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Her therapeutic approach is both comprehensive and nuanced, integrating Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), principles of self-compassion, and a holistic biopsychosocial framework. She approaches each client's unique journey with depth, care, and individualized attention.
As a mother of five and stepmother of two, with children ranging from 4 to 25 years old, Marla understands the intricacies of family dynamics from both professional and personal perspectives. Her personal experiences inform her professional approach, allowing her to bring authentic empathy and practical wisdom to her therapeutic work.
Committed to continuous professional growth, Marla has completed advanced training in Brainspotting through phase two, is a Certified Grief Informed Professional, and is pursuing a certification in Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma. Her dedication to ongoing learning ensures that she continues to expand her therapeutic skills and provide cutting-edge, compassionate care to those she serves.
When not in her professional role, Marla enjoys spending time with her blended family, taking long walks with her husband, and cooking for loved ones—embodying the same nurturing spirit that defines her therapeutic approach.
Professionally, Marla is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #144786) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #15771), currently supervised by Tony Overbay, LMFT #92443. She holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Chico State, bringing academic excellence to her heartfelt therapeutic practice. Marla is currently taking new clients in California and is available for both in-person (in the Sacramento/Roseville/Rocklin area) as well as via telehealth.
