At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Utah / 9193287-3501
- NPI
- 1891310058
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Solution oriented
- Skills based
About Jennifer
Jennifer Christensen is an LCSW in Utah who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life. Jennifer writes plainly and works to make sessions feel manageable for busy families and individuals.
With five years of clinical experience and a broader background in social work, she builds on strengths clients already have. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change and on solution-focused ideas to set achievable goals. Mindfulness practices and emotion-focused techniques are used to help people notice feelings and respond with more clarity.
Her work also addresses attachment concerns, blended family issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin difficulties. Jennifer has experience supporting people dealing with guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse. She aims to create clear, do-able steps rather than long lists of abstract tasks.
Jennifer’s nonclinical background includes community engagement, psychoeducation, and grant facilitation, which inform how she structures sessions and homework. She emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s pace. Conversations often focus on small changes that add up over time.
People who work with her can expect a straightforward, empathetic approach. Sessions are geared toward building skills for better communication, emotion regulation, and motivation. The goal is steady progress toward goals that matter to the client.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by using guided conversations that explore values and goals. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better interpersonal effectiveness. It often helps when anxiety, mood swings, or relationship conflict get in the way of daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding emotional patterns in relationships and changing how people respond to each other to build stronger connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed. Therapy is a collaborative process and the approach can change over time to match progress and preferences.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means sessions can be scheduled around work, school, and family commitments, making consistent care more practical for many people. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jennifer commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and family-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using short-term goals and skill-building. She focuses on motivation, emotion awareness, and concrete steps clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of clinical experience and nine years of broader social work experience in education, community engagement, and psychoeducation.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How are fees handled and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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