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Jennifer Christensen

Jennifer Christensen, LCSW

Therapist in Utah

Calm, practical help for hard life moments

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  • Solution-focused
  • Skills-based
  • Collaborative

About Jennifer

Jennifer Christensen is an LCSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma. She focuses on practical steps to reduce distress and build confidence. Jennifer speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel doable for people who are overwhelmed or unsure where to start.

She uses a solution-focused mindset, aiming to help clients identify strengths and small changes that lead to relief. Her background includes five years of clinical work and additional years in nonclinical social work, including psychoeducation and community engagement. That mix informs a straightforward style that values real-world tools as well as personal insight.

Jennifer often blends approaches to match what a client needs. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas for emotion regulation, Emotionally-Focused Therapy for relationship patterns, and mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find the energy to change difficult habits.

She has practiced in Utah and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. Sessions are offered in English. Jennifer’s work includes support around attachment issues, blended family concerns, body image, communication problems, grief from separation, shame and guilt, loneliness, seasonal affective disorder, and responses to sexual assault.

Jennifer encourages people to take small steps toward change and to use concrete skills between sessions. She works with children ages 8 and up, adolescents, and individuals navigating family-related struggles. Her approach centers on collaboration and steady progress.

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Approaches that guide online work

Jennifer commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that help when feelings feel overwhelming. DBT techniques can be useful for managing intense anxiety, self-harm urges, and spikes of emotion.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships. EFT helps people understand interaction cycles and try new ways of connecting that reduce conflict and increase safety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jennifer will collaborate on goals and try methods that fit a person's situation and preferences. She often combines skill-building, emotion-focused work, and motivational strategies so therapy matches practical needs as well as deeper concerns.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving by avoiding travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use audio-only if they prefer less bandwidth or no camera. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions to fit everyday life rather than the other way around.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and solution-focused, with an emphasis on skills people can use right away. She blends emotion work and behavior strategies to match each person's needs.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience and several additional years in nonclinical social work roles such as psychoeducation and community engagement.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Utah.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?

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

What does the first step look like?

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