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Carl Christensen

Therapist(He)
43 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Effective therapy develops goals for change. Treatment also supports establishing new ways of experiencing life, behaviors and relationships. My private practice emphasizes making change through openness and trust, and building a personal plan that suits your unique life circumstance. There is no prescription for the length of therapy; some changes can occur with a few sessions and others may taken longer. Having realistic goals can help define when therapy is completed. I recently added Tayah Jackson, LMHC-P to the practice. We do co-therapy and she sees individuals and groups with my supervision.

Drawing on the work of many original thinkers, I find developing an individualized therapy for each client is important for success and growth. The interchange between client and therapist refines our work and progress toward goals is always the test of how the therapy is being of benefit. I also offer reduced fee services through my intern, Tayah Jackson

We can provide specialized Sexual Behavior Evaluations and psycho-social evaluations of individuals who have harmed others and provide sensitive treatment for individuals and families who have been harmed. Groups for individuals engaged in sexual abusing, pornography and family members are available.

My approach to therapy

Types of Therapy

Adlerian

Coaching

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Family / Marital

Family Systems

Forensic Psychology

Gottman Method

Humanistic

Hypnotherapy

Integrative

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Person-Centered

Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Relational

Structural Family Therapy

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Trauma Focused

What you can expect from me

I tailor treatment to your needs and responsivity. We can explore problem solving, coping and mobilizing resources within you to heal or overcome barriers to have a more fulfilling life. I will listen carefully and respond with suggestions that fit your situation and thinking.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Direct, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    43 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Portland State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Strength-Based, Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Multi-Systemic (MST), Seeking Safety, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Relational, Structural Family, Humanistic, Parent Management Training (PMT), Experiential, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Motivational Interviewing, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Multidimensional Family, Positive Psychology, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Brief Dynamic, Bowen Family Systems, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Milan Systemic, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    277 Alexander Street Ste 306
    Rochester, NY 14607