Dr. Maureen Christensen , LMFT

Dr. Maureen Christensen brings more than three decades of clinical experience to work with individuals, couples, and families who want real movement and change in their lives. She creates a supportive atmosphere where people can explore personal concerns and identify practical goals, guiding them to set aside fears and self-defeating patterns so they can move toward healthier choices and greater well-being.

Known for a direct yet compassionate style, she teaches clients tools rooted in evidence-based practice so they can continue to apply what they learn long after sessions end. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is a central part of her approach, helping clients examine and reframe negative thoughts and beliefs into more helpful ways of thinking and behaving. She emphasizes empowerment, encouraging clients to become their own best advocates in managing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Dr. Christensen 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 also credentialed as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a professional qualification for treating relationship and family concerns. Her work is grounded in the belief that with insight, courage, and the right strategies people can heal mentally, physically, and emotionally and pursue the lives they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Maureen Christensen commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, giving clients a collaborative space to explore their values and strengths and to build self-awareness - it is helpful for coping with life changes, self-esteem concerns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to addiction or relationship difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy - EFT - concentrates on emotional experience and attachment needs within relationships, offering practical ways to improve communication, intimacy, and repair after betrayal or separation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Christensen works collaboratively with each person to select methods that match their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver therapy in ways that fit daily life, support consistent progress, and make it easier to maintain treatment over time.