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SARA CHRISTIANSON, PhD, LP, BCBA-D, NCSP
THERAPY APPROACH
Dr. Christianson is a licensed psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist specializing in working with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, anxiety, behavioral concerns, and parent coaching. Utilizing evidence-based practices, services focus on increasing prosocial behaviors and decreasing behavioral concerns. An emphasis is placed on parent involvement.
Within her parent coaching component, she assists caregivers in understanding behavior, what it may be communicating, and how supports can better fit a child’s current needs. Direct services with children often involve increasing coping skills and skills within peer relationships.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
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ADHD
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Anxiety
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Autism spectrum disorder
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Behavior concerns
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Coping skills
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Developmental disabilities
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Peer relationships
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B.A. in Psychology , Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin- Madison
APA approved internship, Kennedy Krieger Institute/ Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Postdoctoral fellowships, Kennedy Krieger Institute/ Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and University of Minnesota
​​Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctoral
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
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Licensed Psychologist
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To schedule an intake with Sara, please fill out one of our new client forms HERE
Our clinical director will confirm whether or not she has availability, and to ensure you receive the best possible care, whether Sara is the best fit for addressing your/your child's presenting concerns.
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If you are a past/current client and need to schedule/reschedule a session with Sara, please email her directly at schristianson@novobehavioralhealth.com
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