Jennifer Hayden , LPC

Jennifer Hayden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, addiction, stress, grief, depression, relationship challenges, and a range of co-occurring concerns. She has held licensure in both mental health and substance use treatment and has pursued specialized training to address gambling disorders. Jennifer frames many diagnoses within a medical model to help reduce stigma while also attending to the many other elements that contribute to healing.

She is a trained practitioner of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a method that differs from traditional talk therapy and is used to process traumatic memories and addiction-related targets. Jennifer has completed multiple EMDR protocols for trauma and for addiction work, and she blends that approach with client-centered and cognitive strategies to meet each person where they are.

Jennifer believes healing is holistic and collaborative. She seeks to ease suffering, support practical coping skills, and partner with clients as they rebuild functioning and meaning in their lives. She practices as an LPC in Colorado and draws on a range of tools to tailor treatment to each individual.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer Hayden offers several complementary therapeutic approaches that translate well to remote work. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a structured therapy used to help people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional charge tied to trauma and addiction-related experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and the client’s own resources, helping people feel heard and supported as they explore their goals and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what is most helpful. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to create individualized care.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from different locations. These options support ongoing engagement and make it simpler to try different formats to see what works best.