Dr. Maureen Christensen, LMFT

Dr. Maureen Christensen brings 34 years of clinical experience to work with individuals, couples, and families facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with compassionate support to help clients move past fears and patterns that hold them back. Working with Dr. Christensen means focusing on measurable change - she helps people replace self-defeating thoughts and behaviors with healthier ways of thinking and relating.

Her approach is direct yet caring, offering tools clients can continue to use after formal therapy ends. Dr. Christensen frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and challenge negative beliefs and to build more constructive thought patterns and habits. She also draws on client-centered principles, emphasizing empathy and collaboration, and integrates emotionally-focused methods when addressing couples and attachment concerns.

Educationally, she holds a PhD in Health and Human Services, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and she works with people seeking practical strategies and emotional insight to become healthier and more confident in their lives and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Dr. Christensen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a pragmatic approach that helps people recognize and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, listening, and collaboration so clients feel understood while they explore goals and personal values. When relationship patterns and attachment issues are central, she integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help partners identify emotional cycles and build stronger bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Christensen collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility - clients can meet by video call, take phone sessions, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that fits their schedule. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, coordinate appointments around daily life, and access licensed professionals from a distance.