Jennifer Hayden, LPC - Therapist in Colorado

Trauma-informed care
Addiction support
Practical coping skills

About Jennifer

Jennifer Hayden is an LPC with 22 years of practice who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and major life changes. She writes and talks plainly with clients and aims to make therapy approachable. She emphasizes practical steps people can use right away.

Her work blends straightforward talk with structured tools. Jennifer uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits.

Jennifer includes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, often called EMDR, as one option for processing traumatic memories and distressing events. Mindfulness practices are another part of her approach when slowing down and noticing thoughts helps reduce reactivity. She adapts methods depending on the problem and the person's pace.

Her background includes care for people dealing with addiction, gambling issues, and co-occurring concerns. She names the medical aspects of substance use and mental health while also addressing everyday life needs like sleep, eating, work stress, and relationships. She offers support for coping with natural or human-caused disaster as one of many focus areas.

Jennifer works from Colorado and carries experience across a wide range of concerns. She explains options, listens closely, and helps people set realistic next steps. The emphasis is on reducing stigma and creating practical, doable changes in daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It means the therapist listens closely, follows each person's priorities, and shapes the sessions around what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort values and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is practical and skill-based. It looks at thoughts, behaviors, and habits, and teaches steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful routines. CBT can be useful for stress, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a method some people use to work through traumatic memories and intense reactions. It is presented as an option and can be used alongside other methods depending on the person’s needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jennifer will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That collaborative conversation helps match skills, pacing, and focus to what the person wants to accomplish.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who prefer not to commute. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online and in-person options before booking to make sure the setup fits your routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

Jennifer supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and person-focused, combining client-centered conversation with structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings and has worked with gambling-related problems as part of that background.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado.

Can I work with her in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.