LCMHC

Lauren Christensen, LCMHC

Experience10 years
LocationUtah
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Lauren

Lauren Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who blends evidence-based therapies with a respectful, empathetic stance to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns.

Background and approach

With ten years of clinical experience in Utah, she draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to craft individualized treatment plans that reflect each person's needs and goals.

She focuses on building a collaborative relationship that emphasizes sensitivity and practical skills for coping with life changes, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting strains, and issues like ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, or compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses attachment wounds, adoption and foster care dynamics, chronic illness and pain, and patterns such as codependency and dissociation.

Lauren centers client preferences in selecting strategies, adjusting pace and techniques to match readiness and circumstances. Recognizing that taking the first step toward change takes courage, she offers steady support while helping clients develop tools for increased clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.

Sessions are designed to be responsive and goal-oriented while honoring the unique story each person brings.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Lauren often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with clients online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and learn flexible ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns, making it helpful for mood concerns and problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting techniques over time so care remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online formats offer practical benefits for accessing consistent care. Video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions can be simpler when schedules are tight, and live chat or text-based messaging provide ongoing support between appointments. Together these options make it easier to engage in therapy with flexibility around work, family, and mobility while maintaining a focus on meaningful progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she commonly address?

Her practice includes stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with relationship and family issues and grief.

What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?

She integrates client-centered engagement with evidence-based approaches like ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-informed work to tailor treatment to an individual's needs.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Utah under UT LCMHC 9355814-6004.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to those located within her licensed region.

Which session formats are offered for care?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.

How are fees handled for appointments?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English