Jennifer Hayden , LPC

Jennifer Hayden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of clinical experience who blends multiple therapeutic approaches to support individuals facing addiction, trauma, and other mental health concerns. She holds dual licensure in the areas of mental health and substance use and has specialized training to work with gambling disorders, reflecting a clinical focus on both recovery and compassionate care. Jennifer respects the medical model of disease and works to reduce stigma around diagnoses while also emphasizing that healing involves many interacting parts beyond diagnosis alone.

She is a trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapist and applies EMDR in a variety of protocols, including work with trauma and addiction. EMDR is one of several tools she uses alongside other modalities to tailor treatment to each person. Jennifer values a holistic, person-centered approach and aims to walk alongside clients through change and recovery, helping to lessen suffering and support meaningful progress toward wellness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jennifer Hayden integrates evidence-informed methods to meet clients where they are and supports work through remote sessions when appropriate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth and self-understanding, which is helpful for a wide range of life challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a structured approach often used for trauma and related symptoms and can be adapted to address addiction-related processing as well.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists tailor interventions so work feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make consistent care more accessible for people balancing work, family, or health concerns.