Laura Christensen, LICSW

Laura Christensen, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is a Minnesota-based therapist with three years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the challenges that come with major life transitions. She works with clients on issues related to self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and coping skills, and brings focused experience supporting those affected by abuse and trauma.

Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns including caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication struggles, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife change. Laura approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to develop practical strategies for managing emotions and improving daily functioning.

Laura aims to make the first step into therapy a manageable one. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship that centers the client’s goals and preferences. Through gentle guidance and evidence-informed methods, she supports people as they work toward greater resilience and self-understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their values and goals. This approach is useful for people dealing with stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, and the desire to build confidence and motivation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It can help those facing mood concerns, anxiety, difficulties with impulse control, or challenges in communication and boundary setting.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their ongoing emotional impact. It is often applied when trauma or abuse has led to persistent symptoms that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Laura will work collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, make it easier to attend appointments from home, balance caregiving or work responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care during life changes. These options help licensed professionals and therapists reach people who need adaptable scheduling and accessible ways to engage in treatment.