DR. JENNIFER OLSON-MADDEN

Name: Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD, LLC
Address: 2000 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80222, US
Telephone: 720-588-3823

Hello and Welcome! I am Jennifer Olson-Madden, a licensed Psychologist located in Denver, Colorado. If you’ve found yourself here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or simply unsure how to navigate the complex emotions and stressors life keeps throwing your way. You may be functioning well on the outside—taking care of others, performing at work, meeting responsibilities—but internally, you’re exhausted. If that resonates, you are not alone, and you are in the right place.

Perhaps you struggle with anxious thoughts about your career path, you feel stuck in a challenging relationship with loved ones, or you experience an overall loss of purpose or meaning in your life. Maybe you feel exhausted by the daily grind or frustrated that you aren't making headway like you thought you would be. You probably see how this negatively affects you, your important relationships, or how you "show up" in all of your roles. Now more than ever, people like you are experiencing increased stress, overwhelm and are just simply burnt out with their lives. You're trying so hard to overcome your difficulties and it doesn't seem to ease.

My therapy practice is known throughout the Denver Metro Area for providing evidence-based and tailored care to those who are navigating high stress, anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. While I am based in the Mile High City, I work with client across the U.S. I work with high-performing young and middle-aged adults—busy professionals, dedicated caregivers, and achievement-driven individuals—who are ready to reclaim their vitality. While they’re outwardly successful, many feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to take the first step toward meaningful change. I can help you cultivate healthy habits and connect to your purpose in life. Together, we will find ways to help you live with inspiration and intention.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD, LLC, I am deeply committed to creating a practice that is inclusive, affirming, and respectful of all individuals. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that psychological wellbeing cannot be separated from the social and cultural contexts in which we live. I strive to honor each client’s unique lived experience, including the identities, values, histories, and systems that shape who they are.

I welcome and provide care to individuals of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, as well as clients who identify as LGBTQIA+, are neurodivergent, or belong to other historically marginalized or underrepresented communities. This commitment extends not only to individual therapy, but to the consultation, educational, and coaching services I offer as well.

My practice serves clients across the Denver Metro area and in 41 other states through secure virtual therapy. I continuously engage in professional development and self-reflection to ensure that my work remains responsive, ethical, and informed by cultural humility and anti-oppressive values.

I believe that healing happens not in spite of our identities, but through them—and that a therapeutic relationship should feel like a space where you are seen, heard, and supported in the fullness of who you are.

Services

I specialize in using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions to support clients in learning how to respond more flexibly to their internal experiences. Rather than fighting their thoughts and feelings—or getting swept away by them—my clients learn how to notice, accept, and skillfully work with their minds and emotions in order to live with more clarity, energy, and authenticity.

What Does That Actually Mean?

It means that I use structured, scientifically validated approaches—but always in a way that is personalized to you. Here’s a glimpse of how that may look:

With ACT, we focus on helping you move toward what truly matters, even when discomfort shows up along the way. Together, we identify your core values, uncover where you're stuck in avoidance or struggle, and help you take small, sustainable actions that reconnect you with purpose.

With CBT, we explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected. You’ll learn how to identify unhelpful patterns—like self-criticism, catastrophizing, or perfectionism—and begin to shift them in ways that support your mental and emotional well-being.

With mindfulness, we practice coming into the present moment—noticing what is happening internally and externally with openness rather than judgment. This is not about becoming “zen” or fixing everything. It’s about building awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.

These approaches are powerful on their own—and transformational when combined. Whether you are facing burnout, looking for anxiety therapy, navigating identity shifts, or a major life transition, these methods help you build psychological flexibility, emotional clarity, and lasting change.

Areas of Specialty

Many of the individuals I work with come to therapy because they’ve hit a wall. They’re often driven professionals, over-functioners, high-achievers, and committed caregivers who have spent years being the “strong one” or the “go-to person.” But now their bodies and minds are saying: something has to shift.

My areas of clinical focus include:

Burnout and chronic overwhelm
You may be exhausted, emotionally numb, and unable to find rest—even when you're not “doing.” Therapy offers a space to break free from the cycle of overwork and disconnection, and to begin restoring energy, meaning, and self-trust.

Life transitions and identity shifts
Whether it's parenthood, marriage or divorce, career changes, loss, or moving into a new stage of life, transitions can unsettle your sense of self. We’ll work to reclaim your internal compass and redefine what wholeness looks like for you.

Anxiety and persistent stress
Anxiety often shows up in the form of racing thoughts, overthinking, physical tension, and a constant feeling of “not enough.” I help clients understand their stress responses, develop practical coping strategies, and learn how to relate to their anxiety in a more empowering way.

Trauma
Many clients carry pain from the past that continues to shape their present experiences; and some have experienced events in their lives that have altered their sense of safety and personhood. Through an evidence-based trauma-informed lens, we’ll work gently and safely to increase regulation, process difficult experiences, and build an embodied experience of security and agency.

What You Can Expect from Therapy with Me

You can expect therapy to be collaborative, grounded, and purposeful. I bring evidence-based interventions and extensive clinical training to every session—but what truly guides the work is you. Your experiences, your story, your values, your willingness to move into your true essence.

I will help you set meaningful goals and take actions that move you closer to the life you want to live, in greater psychological health.
I will support you through discomfort, celebrate your growth, and help you stay connected to your inner wisdom, even in moments of doubt.
I will offer practical tools and structured strategies, but also space for compassion, exploration, and emotional integration.

Most importantly, you can expect a therapeutic relationship that is safe, nonjudgmental, and deeply respectful. I honor the courage it takes to begin therapy—and I consider it a privilege to witness my clients' growth, insight, and transformation.

The Heart of My Work

At its core, therapy is not just about symptom relief. It’s about reconnection—with yourself, with your values, and with the life you long to live. My greatest joy as a psychologist is walking alongside clients as they reclaim their clarity, soften their self-criticism, and step into greater confidence and alignment.

It is a profound gift to be able to do this work. I am continually inspired by the resilience, insight, and courage of the individuals I work with—and I would be honored to support you on your path to healing and growth. Please visit my About page to learn more about me.

CONSULTATION SERVICES

My consultation and training services include the provision of clinical supervision and mentorship to select Psychologists-in-training and to those at the post-doctoral level. I also provide consultation services to mental health centers, clinical practices and other clinicians regarding program implementation and evaluation, outcomes measurement, and program curriculum development. If you are a clinician seeking consultation on cases using ACT, CBT and mindfulness frameworks, please connect with me to learn more.

MY PRACTICE

*I EXCLUSIVELY PROVIDE CONVENIENT AND HIPAA-COMPLIANT ONLINE THERAPY IN ORDER TO SERVE CLIENTS ACROSS THE STATE OF COLORADO, AND NATIONALLY, IN 42 PSYPACT PARTICIPATING STATES.*

The Effectiveness and Convenience of Online Therapy

Over the past decade—and especially since the global shift prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic—virtual counseling has emerged as a highly effective and evidence-based method for delivering psychological care. Numerous studies have demonstrated that teletherapy is comparable in effectiveness to in-person therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, and adjustment disorders.

A comprehensive review published in the Journal of Affective Disorders (2020) found that video-based therapy is equally effective as face-to-face therapy in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, with outcomes largely dependent on the strength of the therapeutic relationship rather than the delivery method. Similarly, the American Psychological Association (APA) has acknowledged telepsychology as a valid and effective mode of treatment, especially when guided by established therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions.

For many individuals—especially busy professionals, caregivers, and those managing high levels of daily stress—telehealth offers a more accessible and sustainable way to engage in therapy. Eliminating commute times, offering flexible scheduling, and creating space for therapy within one’s own environment are some of the key benefits that make this format so appealing and feasible. Clients often report that attending sessions from the comfort and privacy of their home or office allows them to be more consistent and open in the therapeutic process.

Telehealth is also particularly beneficial for:

Parents or caregivers who have limited availability or childcare options
Professionals with demanding or unpredictable work schedules
Clients in rural or underserved areas with limited access to specialty providers
Individuals experiencing burnout or anxiety, for whom attending in-person appointments can feel overwhelming

My practice uses a HIPAA-compliant video platform to ensure your privacy and security are fully protected. Sessions are conducted in a private, confidential space, just as they would be in a physical clinical office.