Christen Thompson, LMHC

Christen Thompson is an LMHC practicing in Florida who draws on her long recovery and clinical background to help people facing addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can use to manage stress, mood symptoms, and anxiety while rebuilding trust in themselves. Christen writes plainly and listens closely to each person's story before shaping a plan together.

She began working in the addictions field in 2004 and has nine years of formal clinical experience as an LMHC. Her path into counseling grew from personal recovery and hands-on roles in behavioral health, where she learned how structured programs and one-on-one work can support lasting change. This background informs how she organizes treatment and supports clients through difficult transitions.

Christen uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose values-driven actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used for challenging unhelpful thinking and building coping skills. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about patterns in relationships and intimacy.

In sessions she aims for clear goals and simple practices people can use between meetings. She helps with issues such as depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD-related struggles, grief, and parenting stress. She also addresses body image, sex culture and kink-related concerns, and caregiver stress.

Clients can expect a steady, nonjudgmental approach that balances practical skill building with deeper work on meaning and connection. To begin, visitors select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape how people connect and manage intimacy and trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Christen will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as therapy proceeds. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions relevant and practical for day-to-day life.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools and exercises in the moment between sessions, so practice can carry over into daily life.