Therapist profile
Lauren Christensen, LCMHC
Utah
Licensed counselor - anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, Utah / 9355814-6004
- NPI1639542608
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUtah
About
- Anger management skills
- ACT and CBT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Lauren
Lauren Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as self-esteem, motivation, and anger. Lauren keeps language direct and practical so people can use skills between sessions.
She draws from several evidence-informed methods to help clients handle painful feelings and recurring patterns. In sessions she teaches tools for noticing thoughts, shifting unhelpful behavior, and tolerating strong emotions without being overwhelmed. She also pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships show up in adult life.
The work often includes setting small, achievable goals. Lauren uses exercises from acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and build committed action. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people test upsetting thoughts and try different responses in real situations.
When emotions get intense, she borrows strategies from dialectical behavior therapy to improve emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about trust, boundaries, and closeness in relationships. The overall aim is to give practical ways to respond differently to anger, resentment, and stress.
Sessions move at a steady, work-focused pace with room to reflect. Lauren encourages straightforward feedback so the plan can change as needs shift. To begin, clients follow the service sign-up steps and schedule a first meeting to see how the approach fits them.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change outcomes. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness when feelings become intense.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, past experiences, and what methods feel most helpful. That collaborative process guides which strategies are emphasized and how sessions are structured.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between sessions. Different approaches translate well to remote sessions because they rely on exercises, homework, and short skill practices that can be done between meetings. Talk with the therapist about how to shape online sessions to match your schedule and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and related issues such as relationship strain and parenting concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based work drawing on ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered and attachment-informed approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats she is offering at the time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.