Lauren Christensen, LCMHC - Therapist in Utah

Values-based work
Skill building
Compassionate listening

About Lauren

Lauren Christensen is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah. She focuses on practical, straightforward support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Lauren writes treatment plans to match each person's needs and meets them where they are in the moment.

She draws on ten years of experience to help people talk through life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and career concerns. She also supports those facing grief, chronic illness, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and the effects of abandonment or attachment struggles. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is among the issues she addresses.

Lauren uses a mix of approaches to guide conversations and build skills. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and client-centered listening that puts the persons priorities first. She also incorporates attachment-based ideas and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when they fit the situation.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and concrete. Expect clear goals, practical techniques, and time to notice what changes are helping. Lauren emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the work.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapists availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small actions toward those values. Online sessions can guide values work and set doable homework between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice thought patterns and try new behaviors to reduce distress. CBT maps well to remote sessions because skills, worksheets, and behavioral experiments can be assigned and reviewed by video or phone. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client's lead. That stance supports building rapport and trust even when work happens remotely.

Finding the best approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are common as work continues.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use written exercises and screen-sharing to review materials together. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling can match your needs.

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 shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood 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 issuesYoung 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

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and ADHD among other concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining goal-focused techniques with empathic listening to help people try new ways of coping.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings ten years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma-related, and life-transition concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in Utah.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapists availability.