About us

A unique blend of Biblical, pastoral, counseling with practical and clinical training, the counselors of ITPH are dedicated to their mission of helping to bring Christ's healing to the wounded and brokenhearted as well as seeing people experience an authentic relationship with our Heavenly Father in a very real way.

Toni Taigen, MA

NALPC License # 6532

Toni Taigen, MAToni has been involved in Pastoral Christian Counseling since 1996 after earning an MA in Biblical counseling. She is Founder of ITPH Christian Counseling in Pleasanton, California where she has worked in private practice since 1998. In addition to counseling individuals, couples, families and staffs, Toni speaks at women's retreats and Bible studies. She also teaches lay counseling classes and leads healing seminars. Some of her speaking topics include "Who I am in Christ", "Experiencing the Father's Healing Presence" and "The Three Barriers to Attaining Emotional Wholeness".

Jenni Bettger, MFT

License # 39832

Jenni Bettger, MFTJenni is a Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her Master's degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Jenni began her practice in 1999. Her counseling experience includes work at church counseling centers with individuals and couples, premarital counseling and training for lay counselors. She has also worked in elementary schools with children and their families, and in private practice with a Christian Counseling center in Pleasanton. Jenni partnered with ITPH in 2004 in both her Pleasanton and Tracy office locations. Jenni also provides supervision for ITPH interns.

Board of Directors

Jenni Bettger
Marriage and Family Therapist, ITPH
Erin Caproon
Travel & Meeting Services Specialist, Robert Half International
Kristy Colzani, CBN
Assistant to the Chairman
Toni Taigen
Founder and Therapist, ITPH
Stan Taigen
Pedersen Media Group, SVP Business Development

Ministry Team