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      • Joelynn Montelongo Family Monitor
      • Tiffany Runge, AMFT 112914
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        • Lizbeth Brito aprendiz de terapeuta
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        • Jamie Aleman Terapeuta en prácticas
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      • Linda Garrido Therapist Trainee
      • Kellie Haser Therapist Trainee
      • Julia Barr Therapist Trainee
      • Samuel Saffa Therapist Trainee
      • Karen Alexander, Therapist Trainee
      • Zeyda Romero Therapist Trainee
      • Jessica Alvarez Therapist Trainee
      • Tara D'Augelli Therapist Trainee
      • Diana Escamilla - Social Media Coordinator
      • Bennie Jones, Therapist Trainee
      • Stacey Beckerley, Therapist Trainee
      • Asfara Noormohamed, Therapist Trainee
      • Ali Turetzky, Therapist Trainee
      • Maria Perez, Therapist Trainee
      • Stevie Clark Therapist Trainee
      • Diya Varma Therapist Trainee
      • Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT. Executive Director
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      • Co-Parenting Therapy
      • LGBTQAI+ Counseling
      • Christian Counseling
      • Foster /Kinship
      • Post-Adoption
      • Family Maintenance
      • EPIC Family
    • Types of Therapy >
      • Online Therapy >
        • Online Therapy- Questions and Answers
      • Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT)
      • Play Therapy
      • Play Therapy for Adults
      • Multi-Sensory Integration
      • Parent-Child Therpay
      • Experiential Therapy
      • REBT
      • EMDR
      • School Based Family Counseling >
        • For Schools and Districts- PBIS Partners
      • E-Motion >
        • Movement- Stored Trauma Therapy
      • Mindfulness
    • Supervised Visitation >
      • Online Visits
      • Getting Started
      • Facilitated Visitation
      • Monitored Exchange
    • Family Preservation
    • Groups >
      • Confident Kids
      • Productive Parenting
    • Daycare / School- Based Services
    • Associate Clinical Supervision
    • Workshops
    • Online Learning Center >
      • Become a Supervised Visitation Monitor
    • PBIS Partners >
      • Why Do We Have Empty Chairs?
      • Signs A Student May Benefit
      • Why Should My School Collaborate with FCCS?
      • School-Based Services May Include
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      • Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal
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      • Health Net
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    • Attachment Trauma Recovery >
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      • Signs of Attachment Trauma in Adults and Children
      • Therapy for Attachment Trauma
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    • Recommended Reading
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      • The Cycle of Violence
      • Dangers of Staying
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Recommended Reading

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These books have proven helpful to some people.  However, they do not replace mental health treatment, counseling, or therapy.  Use your judgement, personal preference and / or recommendations of your doctor or therapist to make healthy decisions regarding your reading material.

General Personal Growth

Boundaries
by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Beyond Boundaries
by John Townsend

Necessary Endings
by Henry Cloud

Safe People
by Henry Cloud and John Townsend


Parenting

Parenting by The Book

by John Rosemond


Parenting with Love & Logic

by Foster Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay


Have a New Kid by Friday

by Dr. Kevin Leman


Marriage

Love & Respect

by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs


Adoption

I Wished for You
by Marianne Richmond

Divorce Recovery
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Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends
by Dr. Bruce Fisher and Dr. Robert Alberti


Divorce Recovery for Kids
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Dinosaurs Divorce
by
 Marc Brown and Laurene Krasny Brown

​Healing from Trauma
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The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.


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HELPING FAMILIES HEAL, PLAY AND LOVE!


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FCCS is directed by Melinda Haynes, MA, California LMFT-S 102308.  Oklahoma LMFT 1153. North Carolina LMFT 2143.

We provide therapy for various court ordered and/or trauma issues including reunification, absent parent, parent in prison, violence, witnessing violence, domestic violence, tragedy, murder, witness to murder, grief, loss, death, friend killed, violence in neighborhood, fear, first responder, vicarious trauma, anxiety, depression, nightmares, panic, etc. 

We aim to provide the best child therapy and family therapy in California. We are honored to be the go-to source of court-ordered therapy and reunification therapy in California.
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​The National Supervised Visitation online training program is a subsidiary of FCCS and can be found at 
https://www.SupervisedVisitationTraining.com.  Professional consulting for mental and behavioral health professionals is available at www.MelindaHaynes.com.  

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 Sutter | Tehama | Trinity | Tulare | Tuolumne | Ventura | Yolo | Yuba    
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    • Folletos en espanol
    • Who We Are >
      • What is a Trainee, Associate
      • Heal Play Love Arizona
    • What We Do
    • Annual Reports
    • Meet Our Team >
      • Bryony Hottendorf - Human Resources Manager
      • Christina Todd Front Office
      • Jayme Schlager, Administrative Assistant
      • Jade Downing Intern Coordinator
      • Alexis Cisneros Family Monitor
      • Joelynn Montelongo Family Monitor
      • Tiffany Runge, AMFT 112914
      • Lizbeth Brito Therapist Trainee >
        • Lizbeth Brito aprendiz de terapeuta
      • Jamie Aleman Therapist Trainee >
        • Jamie Aleman Terapeuta en prácticas
      • Cheyenne Appleby Therapist Trainee
      • Linda Garrido Therapist Trainee
      • Kellie Haser Therapist Trainee
      • Julia Barr Therapist Trainee
      • Samuel Saffa Therapist Trainee
      • Karen Alexander, Therapist Trainee
      • Zeyda Romero Therapist Trainee
      • Jessica Alvarez Therapist Trainee
      • Tara D'Augelli Therapist Trainee
      • Diana Escamilla - Social Media Coordinator
      • Bennie Jones, Therapist Trainee
      • Stacey Beckerley, Therapist Trainee
      • Asfara Noormohamed, Therapist Trainee
      • Ali Turetzky, Therapist Trainee
      • Maria Perez, Therapist Trainee
      • Stevie Clark Therapist Trainee
      • Diya Varma Therapist Trainee
      • Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT. Executive Director
    • Our History >
      • Tour the Chico Office
    • As Seen On
    • Trauma-Informed
    • Family Systems Focused
    • Mission Vision Philosophy
    • Values
  • Services
    • Court Involved Therapy
    • Therapy or Counseling >
      • Family Therapy
      • Child Therapy
      • Couples Counseling
      • Teen Therapy
      • Reunification Therapy
      • Co-Parenting Therapy
      • LGBTQAI+ Counseling
      • Christian Counseling
      • Foster /Kinship
      • Post-Adoption
      • Family Maintenance
      • EPIC Family
    • Types of Therapy >
      • Online Therapy >
        • Online Therapy- Questions and Answers
      • Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT)
      • Play Therapy
      • Play Therapy for Adults
      • Multi-Sensory Integration
      • Parent-Child Therpay
      • Experiential Therapy
      • REBT
      • EMDR
      • School Based Family Counseling >
        • For Schools and Districts- PBIS Partners
      • E-Motion >
        • Movement- Stored Trauma Therapy
      • Mindfulness
    • Supervised Visitation >
      • Online Visits
      • Getting Started
      • Facilitated Visitation
      • Monitored Exchange
    • Family Preservation
    • Groups >
      • Confident Kids
      • Productive Parenting
    • Daycare / School- Based Services
    • Associate Clinical Supervision
    • Workshops
    • Online Learning Center >
      • Become a Supervised Visitation Monitor
    • PBIS Partners >
      • Why Do We Have Empty Chairs?
      • Signs A Student May Benefit
      • Why Should My School Collaborate with FCCS?
      • School-Based Services May Include
  • Insurance / Fees
    • Insurance Accepted >
      • Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal
      • TriCare
      • Health Net
      • California Health and Wellness
      • Cigna
      • Molina
      • Molina Medi-Cal
      • Kaiser
      • Victim-Witness
      • Cash Pay
      • Important Note About Insurance
    • Superbills
    • Reduced Fee Therapy
  • Helpful Links
    • Heal Play Love University
    • Legal Resources in California
    • Community Services
    • Can Therapy Help Me?
    • Can Therapy Help My Child?
    • Helping Kids Feel Safe in a Scary World
    • Attachment Trauma Recovery >
      • Origins of Attachment Trauma
      • Signs of Attachment Trauma in Adults and Children
      • Therapy for Attachment Trauma
    • 504 Plans
    • Mental Health Apps
    • Help! My Kids Have Been Taken by CPS >
      • California CSD
    • Places to Go- Family Fun >
      • Places to Go in Texas
      • Places to Go in California >
        • Places to Go in Butte County California
        • Places to Go in Shasta County California
        • Places to Go Suisun City, California
        • Places to Go in Fairfield, California
      • Places to Go in North Carolina
      • Places to Go in Oklahoma >
        • Places to Go in Tulsa, Oklahoma
        • Places to Go in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    • Recommended Reading
    • Celebrity Psychology
    • Weight Management >
      • Why We Develop Bad Habits
      • Diets Don't Work
      • Mapping Out Success
      • Journaling
      • Making New Habits
      • Creating Staying Power
    • Can We Talk? >
      • Can We Talk About Therapy
      • Can We Talk About Being a NEW Therapist
    • Life On Their Terms >
      • Is My Partner Abusive?
      • The Cycle of Violence
      • Dangers of Staying
      • Healing From an Abusive Relationship
    • What is a Treatment Plan?
    • Of Caterpillars and Courage
    • Feeding Your Family on a Very Tight Budget
    • LifeStyle Wellbeing- Creating a New You
  • Career Center
    • What We Offer
    • Shared Office Space in Chico, CA
    • Practicum Site - Healthcare Administrator
    • Now Hiring Therapist Associate
    • Speech Therapist
    • Occupational Therapist