Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

Boston, MA 02116

(508) 514-5892

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I’m a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy. If you're a college/graduate student, young adult, or professional dealing with anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, relationship issues, academic and career issues, or burnout, you're not alone! I take a warm, collaborative, and tailored approach that’s flexible to meet your needs and goals. The foundation of my work is a multicultural-feminist perspective that positions you as the expert of your own experience.

Together, we can help you move upstream to identify and resolve systemic and personal patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Through an anti-oppression, identity-affirming approach, we'll explore how societal, environmental, and individual systems contribute to your distress so that you can find more self-compassion and joy in life.

It’s never too early or too late to get to the life you want. I look forward to getting to know you!

Call or Email Kirsten Christensen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (508) 514-5892

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Upstream Mental Health

Boston, MA 02116

(508) 514-5892

Now accepting new clients in Massachusetts! All services are offered exclusively online via our HIPAA-secure video-conferencing platform.

I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Identity Development

$275 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Let's Connect (508) 514-5892

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Upstream Mental Health

Boston, MA 02116

(508) 514-5892

Now accepting new clients in Massachusetts! All services are offered exclusively online via our HIPAA-secure video-conferencing platform.

I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Identity Development

$275 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $275

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Harvard Pilgrim
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
Optum
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I am in-network with Commercial Plans for BCBS, United Healthcare, Optum, Harvard Pilgrim, and Mass General Brigham Commercial. I offer Private Pay, and accept HSA/FSA payments. I can also provide OON superbills for reimbursement to clients with Aetna & Cigna PPO plans.

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 514-5892

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 514-5892

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / PSY5000392 Kirsten Christensen

Education and Years In Practice

Attended University of Massachusetts Boston, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (508) 514-5892

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (508) 514-5892

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Life Transitions
Identity Development

Expertise

ADHD
Body Image
Career Counseling
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Education and Learning Disabilities
Family Conflict
Life Coaching
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Testing and Evaluation
Women's Issues

I specialize in working with college and graduate students experiencing anxiety related to academics/career paths, life transitions, identity, and relationships.

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 514-5892

I specialize in working with college and graduate students experiencing anxiety related to academics/career paths, life transitions, identity, and relationships.

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 514-5892

3 Endorsements

Dr. Jacob Ambrose

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Christensen is truly a great psychologist who I've had the joy of working with and learning from. Dr. Christensen builds immediate rapport with her clients which I believe is a product of her authentic compassion drive for social justice!

Kaitlyn Wellcome

Psychologist, PhD

You would be hard-pressed to find a therapist who is warmer, more attentive, or kinder, than Kirsten. She cares deeply and works tirelessly to help others. If you can work with her or any of her teammates, you can consider yourself lucky!

Dr. Tilbe Ambrose - ADHD and Psychological Testing

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Christensen is a deeply compassionate and knowledgeable therapist. She brings a strong social justice lens to her work and is a true advocate for her clients. Thoughtful, grounded, and effective-she's the kind of therapist people hope to find.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Existential
Feminist
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Relational
Strength-Based

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (508) 514-5892

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (508) 514-5892

Location

Primary Location

Upstream Mental Health

Boston, MA 02116

(508) 514-5892

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Now accepting new clients in Massachusetts! All services are offered exclusively online via our HIPAA-secure video-conferencing platform.

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (508) 514-5892

Now accepting new clients in Massachusetts! All services are offered exclusively online via our HIPAA-secure video-conferencing platform.

Kirsten Christensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (508) 514-5892

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