Kristen Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Traumatic events leave invisible wounds, and healing begins with understanding how trauma has shaped you. These experiences often affect not only emotions but also relationships, self-esteem, and the way you move through daily life. I specialize in acute trauma and bring extensive training in DBT, TF-CBT, and EMDR to support children, teens, and adults in finding safety and stability again. My work is grounded in creating a non-judgmental, compassionate environment where you can process painful experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
I believe therapy should be a safe and supportive space where you can explore and make sense of your emotions and experiences without judgment. My goal is to create a calming and welcoming environment that fosters a feeling of both groundedness and approachability. Together we walk through therapy, build resilience, foster growth, and create lasting change.
The process begins with that first call. It can feel daunting, overwhelming, or even uncomfortable to open up and share what is really going on. Yet taking that step is a powerful part of healing, and you do not have to do it alone. I am here to listen with compassion and to walk beside you as you begin this journey.
Call or Email Kristen Christensen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (224) 218-5148
Let's Connect (224) 218-5148
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Blue Cross
- Blue Cross Community Health
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Kristen Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 218-5148
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.023469 Kristen Christensen
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Aurora University, Graduated 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Kristen Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 218-5148
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Antisocial Personality
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Veterans
Kristen Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 218-5148
2 Endorsements
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Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Kristen Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (224) 218-5148
Location
Additional Location
Serenity Counseling and Wellness, PLLC
Skokie, IL 60076
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Neighborhoods
Kristen Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (224) 218-5148