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At Hope & Freedom, we believe that

Healing is possible, direction and purpose can be restored, and freedom is within reach.

Clinicians who specialize in sex addiction and betrayal trauma know the urgency and complexity of this work—and also the limits of traditional models. At Hope & Freedom Institute, we train therapists to become Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioners, equipping them to deliver high-impact, three-day intensives that bring deep healing to clients in less time. Our training combines clinical rigor with practical tools, empowering you to expand your impact, transform your practice, and walk confidently into your calling.

Rooted in the enduring symbolism of the North Star—our brand mark—we are committed to being a steady, trustworthy presence for individuals, couples, and professionals navigating the pain of sex addiction, trauma, and relational disconnection. Like Polaris (the North Star) in the night sky, we offer constancy amid change, clarity amid confusion, and hope when the way forward feels unclear.

Our mission, vision, and values reflect a unified purpose across all that we do.

Whether you're a client seeking personal transformation or a clinician equipping yourself to offer deeper care, we exist to guide you toward what matters most.

Rooted in the enduring symbolism of the North Star—our brand mark—we are committed to being a steady, trustworthy presence for individuals, couples, and professionals navigating the pain of sex addiction, trauma, and relational disconnection. Like Polaris (the North Star) in the night sky, we offer constancy amid change, clarity amid confusion, and hope when the way forward feels unclear.

Our mission, vision, and values reflect a unified purpose across all that we do.

Together, these three branches form a constellation of care—distinct, but all oriented toward the same guiding truth: lasting healing happens when we walk in truth, grounded in love, and lit by hope.

Hope & Freedom Counseling Services

Provides in-person, custom 1-5 day intensives for individuals and couples seeking breakthrough and healing.

Hope & Freedom University

Offers online resources and courses that support recovery and growth from anywhere in the world.

Hope & Freedom Institute

Trains clinicians to become Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioners, expanding access to transformative intensive care nationwide.

Our Mission

To guide individuals, couples, and the clinicians who treat them toward healing and wholeness through intensive recovery experiences grounded in truth, compassion, and expert care—restoring hope, igniting purpose, and pointing each soul toward lasting freedom.

 

Our Vision

To be the North Star for intensive recovery and clinical training—offering unwavering guidance, transformative care, and a clear path forward for every person seeking healing from sex addiction, trauma, and relational pain. We envision a world where hope is restored, freedom is found, and lives are realigned with purpose through wholistic, high-impact care delivered by an inspired network of clinicians.

Our Mission

To guide individuals, couples, and the clinicians who treat them toward healing and wholeness through intensive recovery experiences grounded in truth, compassion, and expert care—restoring hope, igniting purpose, and pointing each soul toward lasting freedom.

 

Our Vision

To be the North Star for intensive recovery and clinical training—offering unwavering guidance, transformative care, and a clear path forward for every person seeking healing from sex addiction, trauma, and relational pain. We envision a world where hope is restored, freedom is found, and lives are realigned with purpose through wholistic, high-impact care delivered by an inspired network of clinicians.

Our Core Values

Inspired by the North Star—our symbol of constancy, purpose, and connection—we hold to these enduring truths:

  • Guided by Purpose
    We lead with clarity, direction, and hope. Whether walking beside a client or training a clinician, we help others find and follow their true path.

  • Wholeness in All Things
    We believe healing must engage the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and story. Our approach is integrative, addressing the depth and breadth of human experience.

  • Constancy in Care
    In a shifting world, we offer stability, safety, and presence. We show up faithfully, with wisdom, humility, and love.

  • Empowerment Through Truth
    Truth brings freedom. We create courageous spaces where honest reflection leads to transformation—for individuals and for clinicians.

  • Connection That Restores
    Healing happens in relationship. We build bridges—between people and their purpose, partners and each other, clinicians and a wider community of care.

  • Excellence in Action
    We are committed to offering gold-standard care in every intensive, course, and training. Our methods are evidence-informed, results-driven, and always evolving.

  • Hope as a Lifeline
    Hope is not a wish—it’s a direction. From first contact to the final breakthrough, we speak and live with hope, because we’ve seen what’s possible.

Cristina Wehner and Dr. Milton Magness

Our History

Hope & Freedom Institute was founded by Dr. Milton Magness, a visionary in the field of sex addiction and betrayal trauma treatment. Under his leadership, the Institute pioneered an intensive, short-term treatment model that transformed lives by restoring hope and healing relationships.

Building on this strong foundation, Tina Wehner now serves as the current President and Executive Director of Hope & Freedom. Having learned directly from her predecessor, Cristina has embraced the Institute’s core principles and innovative approach. Her leadership honors the legacy of the founder while steering the Institute toward new opportunities and the latest advances in sex addiction and betrayal trauma research, ensuring that high-quality, transformative treatment continues to be accessible for those in need.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CRISTINA

Our Online Practitioner Directory

Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioners (CHFPs) are outstanding therapists with extensive additional training as sex addiction therapists. In addition they have completed the exacting requirements of the CHFP program, including participating in multiple Three-Day Intensives, scoring at a superior level on a comprehensive exam about their CHFP training, and spending a significant number of additional hours in one-on-one training personally with Dr. Magness, Hope & Freedom founder and Tina Wehner, Hope & Freedom president.

The Intensives that CHFPs offer in their practices are identical to those offered at the Hope & Freedom offices in Charlotte. Only those therapists displaying the CHFP seal have been trained and certified by Cristina Wehner to deliver the Hope & Freedom Treatment Model. Only those therapists have been licensed to use the materials Hope & Freedom has developed and produced.

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The demand for Hope & Freedom’s 3-Day Intensive Model is high. Become one of a few specialists across the country who can offer this highly effective model.

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