Karl Christensen, MS, LMFT profile and information
Learn more about Karl Christensen, MS, LMFT
- AAMFT-Approved Supervisor
- HDFS Graduate Students
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Education
M.SAuburn University2022
B.SUtah Valley University2019
Professional Experience
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Therapist |
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist |
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2024-present |
Auburn, AL |
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Approved Supervisor |
AAMFT Approved Supervisor |
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2025-present |
Auburn, AL |
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Clinical Administrator |
Auburn University Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic |
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2024-present |
Auburn, AL |
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Instructor of Record |
Auburn University - Served as Instructor for four courses and Co-Instructor for three courses. |
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Between 2023-present |
Auburn, AL |
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Intern & Associate Therapist |
Family and Children Services, Integrea Community Mental Health |
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2021-2024 |
Auburn, AL |
Innovation
Publications
Christensen, K., & Troop-Gordon, W. (2026). Teachers' perceptions of student defenders of bullied peers: Associations with defenders' race and gender, and the classroom racial composition. Journal of School Psychology, 117, 101550.
Troop-Gordon, W., Gordon, J. R., & Christensen, K. (2026). Peer victimization and adjustment: Moderation by perceptions of same-race and other-race classmates’ behavior. Development and Psychopathology, 1-16.
Brigham, E. F., Christensen, K., & Troop-Gordon, W. (2025). Should I go to my teacher for help? Predictors of seeking the teacher’s assistance when victimized by peers. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 49(6), 581-593.
Conference Presentations
Christensen, K., & Troop-Gordon, W. (2026, June 21-25). Beyond being prosocial: Does defending uniquely contribute to peer acceptance and popularity? [Poster session]. 2026 Conference of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development in Incheon, South Korea.
Christensen, K., Troop-Gordon, W, & Gordon, J., (2025, May 1-3). Peer victimization and adjustment: Moderation by perceptions of same-race and other-race classmates’ behavior [Poster Session]. Society for Research in Child Development 2025 Biennial Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Brigham, E., Troop-Gordon, W., Christensen, K. (2024, June). Should i go to my teacher for help? Associations between teacher-child relationship, perceived teacher responses, and victims' help-seeking behavior. International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. Oral Presentation given by Emily Brigham at ISSBD 2024 biannual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal.
Christensen, K., & Troop-Gordon, W. (2023, April). Teachers’ perceptions of student defenders of bullied peers: Associations with defenders’ race and gender, and the classroom racial composition. Society for Research on Adolescence. Poster presentation at SRA 2023 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
Fawcett, E., Boden, J., Whitlock, T., Christensen, K., Lloyd, C., Ewell, B., Farrer, M., Densley, M. (2021, November). Developing a positive sexual relationship during the first year of marriage: A qualitative study of LDS couples. National Council on Family Relations. Poster presentation via Zoom.
Boden, J., Fawcett, E., Whitlock, T., Lawlor, J., Christensen, K., Lloyd, C., Topham, T. (2020, November) Sexual debut of LDS couples: A qualitative study. National Council on Family Relations. Oral presentation via Zoom.
Boden, J., Fawcett, E., Whitlock, T., Linn, K., Maki, R., Topham, T., Christensen, K., Jacobson, K. (2019, March). Sexual debut of LDS couples: A qualitative study. Utah Counsel on Family Relations Conference. Poster presentation at Utah Valley University.
Christensen, K. & Anderson, C. (2019, February). Association of self-reported body image and body shape with self-esteem and confidence. Utah Conference for Undergraduate Research. Oral presentation at Weber State University.
