Jennifer Christensen, LCSW

Jennifer Christensen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and low self-esteem. She approaches therapy with a solution-focused mindset, aiming to help clients build on existing strengths while learning new skills for healing and growth. Her background includes both clinical practice and substantial nonclinical social work experience in areas such as psychoeducation, community engagement, and grant facilitation, which informs a practical and resource-oriented style of care.

Jennifer works with children ages 8 and up, adolescents, and families, and she has experience supporting neurodivergent clients as well as LGBTQ+ and trans teens. She draws on evidence-based methods to address concerns such as depression, post-traumatic stress, codependency, communication problems, family and blended family issues, body image and self-harm, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. Her approach emphasizes respect for each person s story, collaborative goal-setting, and empowering clients to make meaningful change.

As a School Social Worker and Professional Educator credentialed by the Utah State Board of Education, Jennifer brings educational and systems-focused insight to family and youth work. She aims to create a supportive therapeutic relationship that helps clients move toward greater resilience, connection, and well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Jennifer integrates several evidence-based approaches into her online practice to address emotional regulation, relationships, and trauma. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical coping skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness - it is often helpful for anxiety, self-harm urges, and relationship conflicts. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on the patterns of interaction and attachment in close relationships - it helps partners and family members better understand emotions and create stronger connections. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact - it can be used for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer collaborates with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts treatment as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to the individual or family.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for clients balancing work, school, and family life. Sessions can take place via video calls or by phone, and shorter check-ins or work between sessions can be handled through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and schedule appointments that fit a busy life.