Christen Thompson, LMHC

Christen Thompson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings nine years of professional experience to work with individuals facing a wide range of concerns. She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, anxiety and stress, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, and a broad array of intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties. Christen also supports clients dealing with parenting challenges, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and complex co-occurring needs.

Christen integrates evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each client. Her practice emphasizes collaboration - helping clients identify goals, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships while respecting each person’s unique values and experiences. She offers services in English and accepts international clients, providing flexible options to connect across distances.

As an LMHC - a licensed mental health counselor trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health concerns - Christen combines clinical knowledge with a compassionate, practical style. Prospective clients in Florida and beyond can expect thoughtful, goal-oriented care aimed at improving daily functioning and overall well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Christen Thompson draws on several practical, evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions aligned with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and developing concrete skills to change them, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional regulation, offering a path to improved intimacy and stability in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christen collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time to meet changing needs. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for clients seeking flexibility and access. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let clients choose the format that suits their schedule, comfort level, and daily life. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, practice new skills between sessions, and engage in therapy from locations that work best for the client and therapist.