Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I have over 30 years of experience in mental health and have been licensed in the states of California; Oregon and Washington. I possess a Master of Addiction Counseling and have supervised 5 mental health and addictions treatment programs in addition to my experience with counseling. My diverse professional background includes experience in residential; in-patient psychiatric hospitalization in two countries (United States and United Kingdom); school based; military; forensic and community-based counseling services. In addition to this, I possess an extensive background in early brain development consulting; closed head and traumatic brain injury; developmental counseling; couples, family and life-stage counseling and all issues pertaining to human lifespan identity. I have taught the following coursework at a university level: Human Development; Child Development; Attraction and Romantic Love; Pediatric Neuropsychology; Abnormal Psychology; Introduction to Psychology and Death and Dying. My approach to counseling is client centered; empathetic; non-judgmental; and solution focused aligned with your personal priorities and goals. My client’s drive the direction of treatment and decide when they have reached a level of satisfaction to discontinue therapy. My door is always open for brief, intermediate or long-term depth work. I can’t wait to meet you!
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Joseph Christensen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, holding LMFT license number 107509 and bringing 24 years of professional experience to his work. He holds a Master of Addiction Counseling and has overseen five mental health and addictions treatment programs in addition to his clinical practice.
His professional background spans residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric hospitalization in both the United States and the United Kingdom, school-based services, military settings, forensic work, and community-based counseling. He also has extensive experience in early brain development consulting, assessment and care related to closed head and traumatic brain injury, and developmental counseling across the lifespan.
Joseph provides counseling for couples, families, life-stage transitions, and identity issues across the human lifespan. He has taught university-level courses including Human Development, Child Development, Attraction and Romantic Love, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Abnormal Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, and Death and Dying.
His therapeutic style is client-centered, empathetic, non-judgmental, and solution-focused, working in alignment with each person’s priorities and goals. Clients set the direction and decide when they have reached a level of satisfaction to conclude therapy. He accepts brief, intermediate, or longer-term depth work and looks forward to meeting new clients.
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Therapists and licensed professionals who offer online services provide the same clinical expertise you would expect in traditional settings, and clients may switch therapists if they want a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible option for many who are seeking support.
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