- Values-based work
- Skills for daily life
- Relationship focus
About Lauren
Lauren Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah. She uses a warm, respectful approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Lauren aims to make the first steps feel manageable and supports clients through practical conversation and planning.
She draws on several evidence-based methods to shape sessions to each person’s needs. That can mean practical skills from cognitive behavioral techniques to help interrupt unhelpful thinking. It can also mean using acceptance and values-based work to notice what matters most and take small steps toward it.
Lauren also emphasizes attachment-informed perspectives when relationships or early wounds affect current life. This helps people understand patterns in relationships and how those patterns influence feelings and behavior. Sessions are conversational and focused on real-life changes clients want to make.
Her background includes a decade of clinical experience working with concerns such as parenting strain, grief, chronic illness and pain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She tailors plans to each person’s goals and context rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.
People who choose Lauren can expect straightforward talk about goals, simple tools to try between sessions, and ongoing review of progress. The aim is to help clients build habits that fit their daily life and move toward greater balance and hope.
She draws on several evidence-based methods to shape sessions to each person’s needs. That can mean practical skills from cognitive behavioral techniques to help interrupt unhelpful thinking. It can also mean using acceptance and values-based work to notice what matters most and take small steps toward it.
Lauren also emphasizes attachment-informed perspectives when relationships or early wounds affect current life. This helps people understand patterns in relationships and how those patterns influence feelings and behavior. Sessions are conversational and focused on real-life changes clients want to make.
Her background includes a decade of clinical experience working with concerns such as parenting strain, grief, chronic illness and pain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. She tailors plans to each person’s goals and context rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.
People who choose Lauren can expect straightforward talk about goals, simple tools to try between sessions, and ongoing review of progress. The aim is to help clients build habits that fit their daily life and move toward greater balance and hope.
Areas of expertise
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 IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic 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
How her approaches guide online work
Lauren commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a way that focuses on clear, doable steps. ACT helps people name their values and take small actions toward them even with hard thoughts or feelings. CBT offers practical tools to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and build more helpful routines.She also brings an attachment-based lens when relationship history affects current struggles. That approach helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others and try different ways of connecting that feel safer and more effective. Together, these methods address emotional symptoms and everyday relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what works for the client’s goals and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work or family life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about scheduling that fits your routine and about how to structure sessions to meet your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lauren help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, chronic illness and other related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and person-centered, combining practical skills and values-based exercises to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCMHC credential and is licensed in Utah.
In what language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and the subscription used; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.