Dr. Maureen Christensen , LMFT

Dr. Maureen Christensen brings 34 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She focuses on helping people move forward from patterns that limit their lives, guiding clients toward clearer thinking and more effective behavior.

She creates a supportive environment where difficult personal and relational issues can be explored. Dr. Christensen emphasizes practical change - helping clients put aside fears and self-defeating thoughts while building skills to meet their goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge and reframe negative thoughts, turning unhelpful beliefs into constructive habits. Her style is direct yet warm, offering clear guidance while maintaining a compassionate stance.

Dr. Christensen equips clients with tools designed to promote long-term resilience so they can continue self-work after therapy ends. Her academic background includes a PhD in Health and Human Services, a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She holds the LMFT credential, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, reflecting specialized training in working with relationships and family dynamics.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Growth

Dr. Christensen blends client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and emotionally focused approaches to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own insight and strengths, offering a nonjudgmental space to explore identity, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety, depression, and patterns that fuel stress and addiction. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment needs, making it useful for couples and individuals facing intimacy, relationship, or abandonment issues.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Christensen works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains aligned with what will be most helpful.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to maintain consistent care. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver focused, practical work from different locations, helping clients access support that fits their life and pace.