Lauren Christensen, LCMHC - Therapist in Utah

Emotion-Focused work
CBT and ACT methods
Attachment issues

About Lauren

Lauren Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Lauren also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She uses these methods to help people name difficult emotions, notice unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of responding. Sessions move at a practical pace with clear goals for what a person wants to change.

Lauren works with people facing complex concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness and pain, and effects of adoption or abandonment. She also assists those dealing with codependency, communication problems, and challenges after trauma. The work often focuses on how emotion and attachment shape daily reactions.

In meetings she emphasizes straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. People can expect to talk about current problems, practice different coping skills, and test new ways of relating to themselves and others. Progress is tracked in small, concrete steps.

Her practice is based in Utah and sessions are conducted in English. For people weighing therapy options, Lauren recommends beginning with a short matching questionnaire and an initial session to clarify goals and fit.

How Lauren integrates EFT and online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming intense emotions and understanding how those feelings shape patterns in relationships. It is often used when people want to change how they respond to attachment and closeness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and take small actions that matter to them. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lauren will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and choose strategies together. That collaborative process helps decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or a mix best fits a client's situation.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people meet with a therapist from their own region while keeping appointments during changes in routine. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

What therapeutic style does she use?

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her main approaches and also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These approaches are used to address emotions, behavior, and patterns in relationships.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood symptoms, and attachment issues.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Utah and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and fit.

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