Chris Hjortnaes, LMFT

Chris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Chris received her Masters of Science degree in Psychology, with a concentration in Clinical Counseling, from California State University, San Bernardino.

Chris is our resident relationship specialist. She uses techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support couples as they navigate relational challenges. She has worked with couples facing issues including infidelity, parenting challenges, and conflict/communication problems.

In addition, Chris has experience working in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, relationship rebuilding, and self-worth, among others.

Chris provides a warm, calm, non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment. She believes the therapy session is the client’s and she moves at a pace that is comfortable for each individual client. She instills hope and understanding; that each client will feel like they are not alone on their journey to wholeness.

Chris uses various techniques and therapeutic methods which are tailored to meet the client’s specific needs. She works collaboratively with her clients to help find solutions or better coping methods for their struggles. She likes to build on strengths that are already present within each client.

Chris offers services for individuals (18 years and older), couples, and families. She is LGBTQ-affirming and works with a variety of cultures.

Spirituality is an important part of Chris’s life and she welcomes anyone who wishes to make this a part of their therapy experience.

Therapy should meet you where you are, both literally and emotionally. Chris offers all her sessions exclusively through secure telehealth, providing a convenient, flexible, and highly effective way to support both individuals and couples. Meeting from the comfort of your own space often fosters deeper conversations, more authentic connections, and easier integration of new skills into daily life. With no commute, greater scheduling flexibility, and the assurance of HIPAA-compliant privacy, telehealth creates an accessible and meaningful path toward growth and lasting change.

Clients may schedule by calling (210) 376-1314  or emailing Info@EvergreenCounselingSA.com.

For current clients or new clients that would like a phone consultation: You may contact Chris directly by  calling 760-481-5817 or emailing Chris@EvergreenCounselingSA.com.

**All therapists, with the exception of Amy Kipp, are independent therapists contracted to provide services to clients of Evergreen Counseling SA, PLLC. Independent practitioners are not employees of Evergreen Counseling SA, PLLC.