About Us
Family Life Foundation Counseling Center was opened with the goal of offering mental health services to the people in our community at a more affordable rate. Our community has been hit by floods, fires, worldwide pandemics... couple that with this rollercoaster we call life and there are a lot of reasons to seek help!
Our Mission
To provide economical, high-quality counseling services to help our underserved community prioritize their mental health.
Our Goals
Economical
Life is already hard, we want you to have the option to find care at a lower rate!
High Quality
Just because we're more affordable, we still hire caring therapists and utilize a fantastic therapeutic space.
Time Sensitive
We provide you with the tools you need to take control of your life quickly!
Our Staff
Licensed Clinicians
Trishanne Lininger, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Trishanne has served as a therapist in the Butte County community for over 20 years. Her experience is vital to the success of Family Life Foundation and she leads the charge in ensuring that the services we deliver are of the highest quality. Trishanne supervises our associate clinicians and trainees and you can be sure they're getting the support they need to thrive!
Melanie Whelchel, MSW, LCSW
Melanie is an excellent child therapist and provides incredibly creative and fun activities for her clients! In her spare time, Melanie cares for injured wildlife and loves to plan fun activities for her and her son to enjoy!
Associate Clinicians
Jeanine Neher, MA, APCC
Jeanine is a lover of education. She has earned TWO master's degrees: one in Political Science, and one most recently in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She also has 17 years of experience as a college instructor.
Trainees
If you're looking for a place to complete your practicum, please contact us!
Administration
Jessye Barstow, MBA
Jessye was born and raised in Chico, CA and loves her community. She got involved in mental health after becoming a receptionist at a counseling agency and found that she enjoyed contributing to the mental well-being of folks in her community. Jessye strives to create efficiency within the workplace in order to provide services at the lowest cost possible so that mental health services are accessible to all!
Board of Directors
Family Life Foundation, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of community members elected to represent our stakeholders. The Board of Directors is vital to the success of our agency by:
Ensuring that policy decisions are made in accordance with our Mission and Vision Statements
Guiding and monitoring the goals of the agency
Providing a check and balance system for our Administration
Ensuring Family Life Foundation’s financial success
…and much, much more.
We are incredibly grateful for each of our Board Members as they volunteer their time in order to ensure the safety and care of the clients we serve.
Board President
Thomas Ortner, MHA
Secretary/Treasurer
Sue Taylor
Member
Whit Taylor, AAMS