Burnout & Anxiety Therapy in Denver, CO for High-Achieving Adults
Dr. Jennifer Olson-Madden | Licensed Psychologist |
ACT + CBT + Mindfulness
If you’re outwardly capable but inwardly exhausted, therapy can help. I specialize in helping adults in Denver, Colorado recover from burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and major life transitions—so you can feel clearer, steadier, and more like yourself again.
You might be here because:
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You feel emotionally depleted and irritable, even after rest
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Your mind won’t “turn off” (overthinking, dread, worst-case scenarios)
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You’re high-functioning, but it’s taking a toll—sleep, mood, relationships, health
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You’re in a transition (career, parenting, relationship, identity) and feel ungrounded
Therapy that moves you from survival mode to values-driven clarity
Burnout and anxiety aren’t character flaws—they’re often signals that your nervous system has been carrying too much for too long. In therapy, we’ll slow the cycle of overwhelm, build emotional regulation skills, and create practical, values-aligned steps you can actually sustain.
Denver-based therapy + online therapy across Colorado (and PSYPACT states)
My practice is based in Denver, CO. I exclusively offer virtual therapy for adults across Colorado, and I also serve many clients in PSYPACT participating states when appropriate for telehealth.
If you’ve been searching for any of the following, you’re in the right place:
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Burnout therapist in Denver
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Anxiety psychologist in Denver, CO
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ACT therapy Denver / CBT therapy Denver
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Online therapy in Colorado
My approach: ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and
nervous-system-informed care
I use evidence-based therapy approaches that help you change your relationship with thoughts and emotions—so you’re not constantly fighting your mind or pushing through at the cost of your health.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you step out of avoidance and back into a life guided by what matters. We clarify your values, practice “unhooking” from harsh thoughts, and build committed actions that restore meaning and energy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you recognize patterns that keep anxiety and burnout going—like catastrophizing, perfectionism, over-responsibility, and self-criticism—and replace them with more effective, flexible strategies.
Mindfulness + Regulation Skills
Mindfulness isn’t about being “zen.” It’s about learning to notice what’s happening in your body and mind with more steadiness—so you can respond instead of react, and recover more fully from stress.
AREAS I SPECIALIZE IN
You may feel exhausted, emotionally numb, cynical, or unable to rest—even when you stop working. Therapy helps interrupt the burnout cycle, rebuild recovery, and restore a sense of effectiveness and self-trust.
Anxiety can look like racing thoughts, constant mental scanning, physical tension, sleep disruption, and feeling “behind” no matter what you do. We’ll work on both skills and the deeper patterns that keep anxiety looping—especially for high-achievers.
Perfectionism & performance pressure
When your standards are relentless, burnout becomes more likely. We’ll practice healthier ambition: clear priorities, flexible thinking, values-based “good enough,” and boundaries that protect your energy.
Transitions—career changes, parenting seasons, relationship changes like marriage or divorce, loss, relocation, redefining purpose—can destabilize your sense of self. Therapy can help you reorient, reconnect to your values, and build a grounded next step.
If past experiences continue to shape your sense of safety, trust, or self-worth, we’ll approach healing gently and skillfully—prioritizing regulation, pacing, and restoring agency.
What therapy with me is like
You can expect a therapy space that is collaborative, grounded, and practical. We’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck, build tools you can use in real life, and create a clear plan for change—without losing compassion for the parts of you that have been trying to cope.
In sessions, we often focus on:
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Reducing overwhelm and improving stress recovery
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Building emotional regulation and nervous-system safety
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Shifting unhelpful thought patterns (CBT)
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Increasing psychological flexibility (ACT)
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Strengthening boundaries, identity, and values-based choices
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I’m burned out or “just stressed”?
Stress often improves with rest. Burnout tends to include ongoing exhaustion, detachment/cynicism, reduced effectiveness, and feeling like you’re running on empty even when you slow down.
Can therapy help with burnout?
Yes. Therapy can help you interrupt overwork/over-responsibility patterns, improve emotional regulation, and rebuild a sustainable relationship with ambition, rest, and boundaries.
Do you offer online therapy in Colorado?
Yes. I provide secure telepsychology services for adults across Colorado, based on your needs and fit. I also have the capability of providing virtual therapy to clients in 43 states because I maintain a PSYPACT license.
Who do you typically work with?
Many of my clients are high-achieving adults—busy professionals, undergrad and graduate students, caregivers, and goal-oriented people—who appear “fine” externally but feel anxious, depleted, or stuck internally.
What happens in the first session?
We’ll clarify what’s bringing you in, what you want to be different, and what patterns might be maintaining burnout or anxiety. You’ll leave with an initial plan and at least one practical tool to start using right away.
How do I get started?
The simplest first step is a free 15-minute consultation. You can email me at jennifer@drolsonmadden.com or call
720-588-3823, and we’ll discuss what you’re looking for and whether we’re a fit. There is a contact form at the bottom of this home page you can fill out now.
CONTACT ME
TELEPSYCHOLOGY SERVICES ONLY
2000 S. Colorado Blvd
Suite 2000-1024
Denver, CO 80222
Email: jennifer@drolsonmadden.com
Phone:
720-588-3823
For questions related to services and rates, please see the Psychological Services page