Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 30 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Parenting and 7 more.
Hi! I'm Christen and I am a Licensed Therapist (LCSW). I have been working with both adults and kids for more than 16 years. I love working with clients and I can't wait to meet you. Together we can come up with goals that direct our treatment plan to meet your individual needs. I am energetic, hopeful, and always find ways to creatively help my clients. ** I OFFER SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS FOR CLIENTS WHO WOULD LIKE THIS. Just Fill out intake paperwork and then text me at 813/205-1687 and we will schedule you ASAP.
In our first session together I usually introduce myself and give an overview of the process of therapy. Then I give you the opportunity to ask any and all questions you may have. I think it's most important that you feel welcomed and that this is a judgement free zone. Lots of hope and encouragement is always my goal! After that we will dive into whatever brought you to therapy. We will use your own concerns to develop a treatment plan.
My clients describe me as "warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to." I believe I bring lots of energy and hope to the therapy process. I am constantly highlighting my client's strengths and encouraging to move forward in that strength towards greater growth. When working in the hospital setting, I often saw clients on the very worst days of their lives....I learned how to build rapport quickly and make sure the clients knew that I was with them every step of the way.
I absolutely love working with clients who want to figure out how to make their lives better. I have worked with clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, and many other family issues. My specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with both kids and with adults. I have had amazing success helping them identify ways to decrease anxiety and depression and increase coping skills.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Florida Blue
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is the best therapy out there for anxiety and depression. It is evidence based and I have had great success with it as a treatment method!
Grief Therapy
Grief is different for everyone. I have worked with adults and children grieving their loss of normalcy due to illness, medical diagnoses, and those facing end of life issues. My goal is to walk with you through this process and I am so honored to be invited into such a sacred space.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma Focused CBT is evidence based and very effective treatment modality. I love to help others by teaching them how this can help!
Christian Counseling
I am a Licensed mental health professional but I love to be able to incorporate biblical principals for those who want this. It's such a blessing to be able to help my clients in such a meaningful way. I often pray to end our sessions.
6 ratings with written reviews
July 2, 2026
Ive been working with Christen for over a year now and I have noticed a huge change. She is so attentive to detail and always makes you feel seen. I couldn't recommend her more.
April 6, 2026
Love how she gets to the root of every problem and creates solutions and work through for everything. Highly recommend!
January 19, 2026
Christen has been an amazing addition to my mental health team. She keeps me focused. She is empathetic and compassionate. Her therapeutic insights are very helpful for my mental health journey. Her experiences as a medical mom and a Christian have been pivotal in my therapeutic process. I really appreciate her clinical skills.