Laura Christensen, LICSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self-esteem growth
About Laura Christensen
Laura brings a practical, compassionate stance to therapy, offering tools for managing mood disorders, improving communication, and reducing the impact of guilt, shame, isolation, and caregiver stress. She also works with concerns such as chronic illness and pain, midlife transitions, feelings of abandonment, and questions about life purpose. Sessions emphasize collaboration, clear goals, and skill-building that fits into daily life.
Beginning therapy often requires courage, and Laura honors that step toward growth. She aims to create a respectful, validating space where clients can explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and strengthen self-love and resilience over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Laura Christensen have?
Laura Christensen has three years of professional experience.
Is Laura Christensen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed in Minnesota (MN LICSW 30932).
In which languages does Laura Christensen provide therapy?
Laura Christensen provides therapy in English.
Where is Laura Christensen located?
Laura Christensen is located in Minnesota.
How can I work with Laura Christensen as my therapist?
You can work with Laura Christensen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Laura Christensen work with international clients?
Laura Christensen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Laura Christensen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Laura Christensen draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting the person's own insights and choices; it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring life purpose, and navigating transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training - such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - with validation and problem-solving, and can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used to address the lingering impact of traumatic memories by processing distressing experiences in a different way.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Laura works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try interventions that fit their preferences and needs, and adjust the plan over time so the methods feel like a good match.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and options such as live chat or text-based messaging provide additional ways to connect between appointments. This range of formats helps people access care that fits their schedule, energy level, and daily life while working with a licensed professional.