S. Denise Christensen, LCSW, PhD Avalon Counseling and Psychotherapy Services 201 W. Fourth St., Suite 201 Claremont CA 91711 909.641.7588 email: drsdc2@juno.com

Practice and Philosophy

Practice Description
Traditional psychotherapy and counseling services provided to individuals, couples, families and children, as well as integrative approaches using mind-body healing in helping clients create an emotional, physical and spiritual balance in their lives.

Philosophy
Integration and balance of body, mind and spirit is at the heart of Denise's work. Her therapy practice is based on a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, brief and solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, as well as techniques based on body energy and humanistic psychology. She uses an integrative approach, incorporating cutting-edge treatment interventions combined with well-researched methods
to help clients restore balance.

License/Registration/Certification
California LCSW

Educational Background
PhD, Holistic Health Sciences, Clayton College of Natural Health, 2002
Master of Social Work, California State University, San Bernardino, 1996
BA in Human Services, California State University, San Bernardino, 1993
Gerontology Certificate, Chaffey College, 1990

Specialized Education
Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress
Thought Field Therapy and "Emotional Freedom Technique"
Treatment of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders
Integrating Mind-Body Medicine
Stress, Depression and Pain
Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods
Body-Mind Psychotherapy

Professional Associations
Claremont Wellness Professionals 2005
National Association of Social Workers
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society