Jennifer Hayden, LPC

Jennifer Hayden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing midlife change, stress, anxiety, and addiction. She writes and talks plainly about the ups and downs of major life shifts. Her style is direct and grounded so people can move forward without getting stuck in jargon.

She uses a mix of therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. Jennifer offers client-centered work that follows what matters most to the individual. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and practical steps to change them.

Jennifer includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, as one of her tools for processing trauma and painful memories. She combines that with mindfulness practices to help reduce reactivity and build present-moment focus. Her approach balances short-term problem solving with deeper work about meaning and values.

With 22 years of experience in the field, Jennifer has supported people dealing with grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, substance concerns, ADHD, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and body-image struggles. She encourages open conversation about diagnosis without adding shame.

People who choose her can expect clear explanations, practical homework when helpful, and a steady presence while they sort out life transitions. She aims to help each person find realistic steps toward more ease and better functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following what matters most to the individual. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist respond to your priorities and pace so you can set the agenda and explore what feels relevant.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to shift them. Online CBT often uses short exercises, behavioral experiments, and homework that fit into a busy day.

EMDR is a method some people use to process disturbing memories; it differs from talk-only therapy and may involve specific protocols for trauma or addiction. When EMDR is considered, the therapist explains what to expect and plans the work together.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try based on goals and comfort. That decision can change over time as needs become clearer.

Confirming available session formats before booking is recommended because specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can help fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. Ask about session length and scheduling when you match with the therapist so arrangements meet your practical needs.