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Christen Thompson, LMHC

Calm, practical therapy for anxious minds

9 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Christen

Christen Thompson, LMHC, draws on nearly a decade of formal counseling work and a long personal recovery story to help people manage anxiety and related struggles. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical tools that fit day-to-day life. Her approach centers on building awareness, increasing choices, and helping people move toward what matters to them.

Christen uses several proven approaches to guide sessions. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and reduce avoidance, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to target unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Attachment-Based ideas to repair patterns that show up in relationships.

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Background and approach

Sessions aim to be interactive and skills-focused rather than only reflective. Her background includes years working in addiction care and designing programs for first responders. That work shaped her interest in stress, trauma, and compassion fatigue.

She also has experience supporting people with mood conditions, attention differences, grief, and relationship strain. Christen holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential in Florida. She works with people on practical challenges like sleep, appetite, anger, and career stress as well as deeper issues such as trauma, attachment wounds, and identity concerns.

Conversations often include skill practice, check-ins on coping strategies, and steps to improve daily routines. People who reach out can expect a collaborative tone. Christen checks what is helping and adapts plans as needs shift.

She encourages steady progress through small, manageable changes and ongoing self-reflection.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most. It helps people reduce avoidance, manage anxiety, and take steps toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, sleep difficulties, and mood shifts when paired with practical homework.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Christen will talk with clients about their goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to share preferences and try brief skill-building exercises to see what fits best for them.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls let therapists and clients use worksheets, screen sharing, and live skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick coping prompts, reflections between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and travel.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Christen help with?
She helps with anxiety, stress, addiction recovery, trauma, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and relationship or identity issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using skills practice and conversations that focus on what feels most useful day to day.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of professional counseling experience and a long personal recovery background that informs her work with addiction and stress.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a Florida LMHC credential and practices from Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Christen?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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