Jacob Christenson, PhD, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Jacob Christenson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the CEO of Covenant Family Solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, he specializes in substance abuse issues, parenting, medical family therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and counseling for treatment-resistant adolescents. Dr. Christenson has also been published in many peer-reviewed journals, including Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal and Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. He is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and a Clinical Fellow for the Iowa Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (IAMFT). Dr. Christenson holds a BS in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University, an MS and PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University, and an MBA from The University of the People.

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What Does It Mean to Be a Crunchy Mom?

Find out if you're a silky, crunchy, or scrunchy mom with this guideThere are tons of different parenting styles out there, and each family can choose what works best for them. A crunchy mom is a parent who tends to be v...

What to Say to Your Son's Girlfriend When They Break Up

Expert advice on reaching out to your son’s exA breakup is a painful experience, and not just for the couple that is parting ways. Family members can be affected by the separation, too. If you got to know your son’s ...

How to

Deal with Your Child Being Suspended from School

If your child is suspended from school, you might feel shocked, disappointed, or angry. However, by staying calm, learning all the details about the suspension, and showing support to both the school and your child, you ...

What Should You Do if Your Daughter Hates You?

Raising a child is difficult enough, but it can become even tougher when your kid decides they just don’t like you anymore. Whether you got into a fight or she’s just been moody lately, hearing the words “I hate yo...

How to

End a Family Fight

Seeing people in your family fight can be really tough. Whether you’re involved or not, you might be feeling sad, angry, or even ashamed when your loved ones yell and scream at each other. There are a few techniques yo...

How to

Deal With a Gambling Addiction

Pathological gambling involves an inability to control gambling which can lead to psychological issues, as well as financial, professional, and legal consequences. Gambling can activate the brain’s reward system, much ...

How to

Talk to Your Teenage Daughter About Dating

It’s totally normal to feel a little worried when it comes time to talk to your daughter about dating. You know healthy relationships are important, but there’s a lot to cover! Plus, just the idea of your teen daught...

How to

Understand Gen Z

If you find yourself lost when your kids or younger siblings crack jokes or make references, you’re not alone. The kids born between 1997 and 2015 are often referred to as Generation Z. As with most young generations, ...

How to

Cope Living Near Drug Addicts

Living near drug addicts can be challenging. If you find yourself in this situation, there are ways to cope while keeping yourself and your loved ones safe. It’s a difficult and potentially stressful situation, but you...