EMDR therapy
When painful experiences still feel present, EMDR offers a structured way to work with distressing memories. The aim is to reduce their emotional impact and support healing.
Understand EMDREMDR & INDIVIDUAL THERAPY · MURRAY, UTAH
A little more peace.
A new way forward.
What you’ve been through doesn’t have to define what comes next. Find compassionate support, with a focus on EMDR and the changes that matter to you.
With Kjarsten Christensen, LCSW · In-person & virtual sessions
ROOM TO HEAL. SPACE TO GROW.
Care that sees the whole person.
A collaborative approach. A pace that respects you.WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
Support for where you are.
Hope for where you’re going.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Together, you and Kjarsten can explore what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’d like to feel different.
Individual therapy
Support for anxiety and panic, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, personality disorders, and the experiences that feel difficult to carry alone.
Meet your therapistPersonal growth
Make space to understand patterns, reconnect with what matters, and set personal goals for the life you want to build.
Take the first stepA FOCUS ON EMDR
The past can feel
a little less present.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy approach used to help people process distressing experiences, including trauma.
It combines attention to a memory with guided side-to-side stimulation, such as eye movements. Before processing begins, you and your therapist discuss your history, prepare together, and consider whether the approach fits your needs.
Learn more from EMDRIAWHAT THE PROCESS CAN LOOK LIKE
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Start with understanding
Talk about what you’re experiencing and the changes you hope to make.
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Build a foundation
Prepare for the work and develop ways to manage distress.
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Work toward your goals
Process experiences when appropriate and check in on how you’re doing.
Your treatment plan and pace are individual. Outcomes vary.
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
A real connection.
A place to be yourself.
Kjarsten Christensen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Provider & Owner
Kjarsten brings a warm, collaborative approach to therapy. His work centers on understanding what’s beneath the distress and supporting each person’s own goals for change.
His clinical background includes more than a decade of work with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and relationship distress.
Approaches tailored to you
EMDR · Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Internal Family Systems (IFS) · Psychodynamic Therapy
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
Grounded in experience.
Always moving forward.
Professional milestones, from most recent to earliest. EMDR is a central thread in Kjarsten’s ongoing training.
- 2020
Mountain Paths Counseling
EMDR 2.0 · Internal Family Systems Therapy · Exposure and Response Prevention
- 2017
Highland Springs Specialty Clinic
Community outpatient care · EMDR couples therapy · Transactional Analysis
- 2015
Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment
EMDR · Trauma-Focused CBT · Treatment focused on domestic violence and sexual abuse · Relapse prevention for pornography addiction
- 2015
Master of Social Work
University of Utah
Training included ACT, DBT, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and grief counseling.
- 2014
Therapist internship · Rehab & detox hospital
Substance use treatment · Relapse prevention
- 2013
Therapist internship · Teen residential treatment
Crisis intervention
- 2008
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
University of Utah
How do I get started?
Visit Kjarsten’s Alma profile to connect with him and request an appointment. You can discuss your needs and ask about the next steps before beginning care.
Go to scheduling on Alma ↗Do I need to know if EMDR is right for me?
No. You can bring your questions to your first conversation. You and Kjarsten can discuss your goals and whether EMDR or another approach makes sense for your needs.
What about rates, insurance, and session options?
Sessions are $150. Cigna/Evernorth and Aetna insurance are accepted. In-person and virtual sessions are offered. Confirm your specific coverage, any out-of-pocket costs, and current availability before your appointment.
Ask through Alma ↗What will we talk about at the beginning?
You can share what brings you to therapy, what you’d like help with, and any questions about working together. You don’t need a perfectly prepared story.
CONTACT & SCHEDULING
You don’t have to take
the next step alone.
Connect with Kjarsten to ask a question or request an appointment.
FEES & INSURANCE
$150 per session
Cigna/Evernorth & Aetna
In-person & virtual sessions · Please avoid sending sensitive health details by text.