Dr. Emily Christensen

(PhD, LPC, LCPC)

About Me

I am a doctoral level licensed clinical professional counselor, with twenty years of experience as a counselor. The most transformative aspect of counseling is feeling safe and supported by a knowledgeable therapist who will listen empathetically and without judgment, and will help nurture and draw out your best self. I believe that your answers lie within you; my job is to help you discover your inner wisdom and identify and overcome the obstacles to self-actualization - whether they are internal (e.g. low self-esteem, critical inner voice, shame, childhood traumas) or external (e.g. illness, loss of a loved one, partner betrayal, family issues, financial troubles). My counseling approach is therefore client-centered, strengths based, and solution-focused.

My education background includes a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, a Master of Science in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate of Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have provided counseling online for two years, helping people navigate life, its hardships, and its challenges. I've worked in private practice, specialty clinics, community mental health centers, and hospitals. My clients come from varying ethnic, racial, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds. Some of my specialties include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. I have also a great deal of experience working with those who have endured trauma and abuse. I also have extensive experience with VIP clients and high profile cases.

My counseling style is warm and interactive, but with positive accountability to encourage healthy changes. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion - no matter what emotional processing is being worked through or expressed. Having been originally trained in Jungian and narrative therapies in classic psychoanalysis, your story matters to me and matters in its telling. My approach also combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and rational-emotive counseling for a trauma-responsive approach that provides support and healing. Your treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Grief
  • Self esteem

I also have experience in Parenting issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression

Years of Experience: 20

Services Offered


  • Messaging

Languages

English

American Sign Language

Licensing

LPC #3955 (Expires: 2020-06-30)

LCPC #2629 (Expires: 2020-09-01)

Other #NJCDCATEMP-002786 (Expires: 2020-07-31)

Counselor #11743380-6004 (Expires: 2020-07-31)

Reviews

Written by K.A. on May 31, 2020 after counseling with Emily for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and adhd

Very helpful!

Written by T.A. on May 08, 2020 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

I already have suggested BetterHelp to a friend and said what a great counselor I have.

Written by O.D. on Mar 27, 2020 after counseling with Emily for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I really like Dr. Christensen, and being able to message any time I need to is a real help.

Written by J.U. on Mar 04, 2020 after counseling with Emily for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

She's wonderful

Written by B.R. on Feb 26, 2020 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

I’m glad I was finally able to find someone that works for my schedule and preference. Very pleased.

Written by M.I. on Feb 23, 2020 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

I feel comfortable and confident talking to Dr. Christensen about anything. She responds timely and I appreciate it.

Written by A.L. on Feb 17, 2020 after counseling with Emily for 4 weeks on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Dr. Christensen is my first therapist, and while I was nervous at first, she has made me become confident about exploring myself, emotions and habits. She is an expert at helping to identify behavior patterns and solutions or options, and I feel 100% safe sharing my personal details and daily journals with her!

Written by D.Y. on Jan 31, 2020 after counseling with Emily for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem

She's lovely. She really tries to connect and be a place of kindness and understanding while pushing you to grow. I owe her a great deal of the progress I've made as a person since I met her. 10/10 would recommend.

Written by A.N. on Sep 29, 2019 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have looked up to Dr. Christensen for a while as I have followed her on Facebook and my heart is happy that I get to be her client :-) has I was pleased and surprised to find her here on BetterHelp. I find her to be very empathic, so far. I'm looking forward to digging into more details with her about my issues, and hearing her feedback and guidance. Thank you!

Written by T.I. on Aug 17, 2019 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr. Christensen has been very kind, supportive, and positive. I feel very comfortable with her and appreciate her feedback.

Written by D.R. on Jul 24, 2019 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I really like her so far! She has been kind and she listens.

Written by A.U. on May 30, 2019 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr. Christensen is so professional and comforting. She was very up front with me in explaining her services and when she would be available. She told me when I should expect to hear from her and lets me know if ever she will be away.
She has been such a calm voice of reason in my life recently and I am so grateful for her support. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is considering counseling.

Written by K.E. on Apr 06, 2019 after counseling with Emily for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Emily is wonderful, she's understanding and very helpful.

Written by S.O. on Jan 18, 2019 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I just recently began therapy with Dr. Christensen, and she has already been tremendously helpful. She’s very organized with her schedule so I always knows when she is available. I can send her a message on her off days and know she will respond soon enough. She’s always checking up on me, which shows her dedication. I trust Dr. Christensen already and have faith that her expertise will help bring me to a better place. Her words are kind yet honest, which is exactly what I need. I feel she listens to me and takes in everything I say. She is an expert, nonetheless.

Written by H.U. on Oct 26, 2018 after counseling with Emily for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse

Dr. Christensen is very warm and thoughtful. She offers great insight into my predicaments and lets me work at my own pace. Highly recommend.