Michael J. Christensen
Who They Are
Mike Christensen, MA, is Director of Professional Development at the Feeling Good Institute. He is a Level 5 TEAM-CBT Master Therapist and Trainer with a diverse background in business, leadership, theology, and elite-level athletics. He co-founded the Feeling Good Institute Canada and serves as its Clinical Director, providing advanced online and in-person training workshops worldwide.
Key Contributions
- Director of Professional Development at Feeling Good Institute: Oversees the training and development programs for therapists learning TEAM-CBT
- Co-authored Deliberate Practice of TEAM-CBT: Contributed to systematizing deliberate practice exercises for therapist skill-building
- Achieved Level 5 Master Therapist status: Represents the highest level of competency in TEAM-CBT methodology
- Brings cross-disciplinary perspective: His background in athletics, leadership, and theology enriches his approach to training and clinical work
Influence on Integrative Practice
Christensen’s emphasis on treating therapist training like athlete training — through structured practice, feedback, and incremental skill building — has made the deliberate practice approach more accessible and implementable. His diverse background helps bridge TEAM-CBT with holistic, values-oriented approaches.
Sources
- 2026-04-20-deliberate-practice-team-cbt — Katz, M., Christensen, M. J., Vaz, A., & Rousmaniere, T. (2023). Deliberate Practice of TEAM-CBT. SpringerBriefs in Psychology.